Patient Care Specialist-Mountain City Extended Hours Health Centerrma, CMA (Aama) Certification, LPN

Position Information

Job Title Patient Care Specialist-Mountain City Extended Hours Health CenterRMA, CMA (AAMA) Certification, LPN Department Office of Practice Pay Grade 8 Job Category Support Staff Job Summary

The College of Nursing is accepting applications for a Patient Care Specialist. This position is located in Mountain City, TN. Sign-on bonus - $500 after 30 days; $1,000 after 6-month probationary completion ($1,500 total)

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.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:

• Paid time off & leave

• 17 paid holidays

• Educational Assistance

• Health and life insurance

• Retirement

• Access to University facilities and services and much more!

Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

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 system 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 effectively communicate patient needs to providers.

• Ability to handle all patient information responsibly.

• Ability to adhere to and apply all university, college, department, and clinic policies and procedures.

• Ability to behave professionally at all times and present a positive image of the facility.

• 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.

• Skilled in providing patient care in accordance with the facility's applicable standards, policies, and procedures.

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 the 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
• A current CPR card

Preferred Qualifications Salary

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SS01552P 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 04/01/2024 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.

Pursuant to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Vaccine mandate, candidates may be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

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.