Float Patient Care Specialist- CMA, RMA, and LPN
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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title: Float Patient Care Specialist- CMA, RMA, and LPN
Department: Family Medicine - Clinics
Pay Grade: 8
Job Category: Support Staff
Job Summary
This position is designed to provide flexible coverage and support across our three clinic locations in Kingsport, Bristol, and Johnson City. The employee in this position will be on standby, ready to float between our facilities as needed to fill temporary staffing gaps or handle fluctuations in patient volume. 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 $5,000 additional salary is in lieu of mileage being paid.
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. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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.
Required Qualifications
* High school graduate
* CMA (AAMA certification), LPN or RN required
* Verification of Hepatitis B immunization
* Current CPR card required
Preferred Qualifications
Salary: Varies on certification
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: SS01663P
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? No
Open Date: 09/09/2024
Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
* Resume
* Cover Letter
* Certifications
Optional Documents
East Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or age in its programs and activities.
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