Temporary Patient Care Specialist

East Tennessee State University, United States

Updated: about 19 hours ago
Location: Johnson City, TENNESSEE
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Temporary Patient Care Specialist
Department Office of Practice
Pay Grade
Job Category Temporary
Job Summary
This position is located at the Hancock County Community Health Center. This is a temporary position.
Work performed involves knowledge of the basic principles and practices of nursing, and a variety of tasks in an ambulatory health care setting including:
  • Assisting professional nurses in all aspects of clinical care
  • Administering injections
  • Performing EKG’s
  • Gathering specimens
  • Assisting with special procedures and general workups
  • Performing other related non-professional nursing and clerical duties as required.


 ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance.
 
 Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to utilize electronic health record systems for accomplishing daily tasks.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, supervisors, physicians, and co-workers both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to communicate professionally via telephone with pharmacies, providers, and community agencies as needed.
  • Ability to handle all patient information responsibly.
  • Ability to adhere to and apply all university, college, department, and clinic policies and procedures.
  • Ability to work as a team member. ·
  • Ability to maintain quality control standards.
  • Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to pay attention to details.
  • Ability to apply time management principles in order to accomplish assigned duties.
  • Knowledge of accepted nursing/CMA standards and practices.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of basic pharmacology.
  • Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of nursing
  • Basic computer skills.


Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job across various settings in the classroom, simulation, clinical, and/or community as required and/or needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to position self and balance. The employee must occasionally move (including lift, carry, push, and pull) up to 100 pounds or more. The employee must be able to perceive and respond to sounds and alarms; communicate effectively with others; be able to observe and monitor situations and details at close range in full and dimmed light. The employee may be required to move and/or stay in a stationary position in various settings for up to 12 hours at a time in addition to the preparation and closure of a clinical shift. Rapid mobility may also be required on occasion. Physical expectations of an assigned clinical facility may vary and be subject to change.
Stress levels may be high due to frequently dealing with numerous students, patients, family members, and other healthcare providers. This position demands concentration and the ability to work in emotionally charged situations.
Required Qualifications
  • High School Graduate.
  • RMA, CMA (AAMA certification), or LPN.
  • Current CPR card.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number SS01389P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? Yes
Open Date 04/05/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
The review of applicants begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
An official transcript may be required upon hire. Copies and/or unofficial transcripts will be acceptable for application purposes only.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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