Clinical Support Assistant - Neurosurgery Western Maryland Parkway

Schedule

40 Hours/Week Varied Based on Needs of Practice

No Evening or Weekend Shifts

General Summary

Works as a member of the patient care delivery team, and as designated per established policies and procedures, assumes primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. Necessitates significant contact with all clinical and clerical staff, physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, patients and families warranting a high degree of interpersonal and customer service skills that promote a caring and healing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Clinical Duties: - Obtains and documents reason for visit, patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oximetry, height and weight. - Prepares patient for visit and/or procedure by assuring the patient is undressed and appropriately gowned. - Assists providers with examinations; can serve as a chaperone for exams of a personal nature. - Performs Point-of-Care (POC) testing which may include blood glucose, hemoccult and specific gravity testing. Performs quality control and maintains related records. - Collects specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens such as fingerstick blood glucose, urine dipstick and culture, urine pregnancy test, and hemoccult testing. - Performs EKG's and communicates results to providers. - Performs data entry of POC lab results into the patient's chart. - Assists with safely transporting patients via wheelchair when necessary. - Ensures all patient care areas are adequately stocked with unexpired supplies. Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached. - Adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. - Possess the knowledge to keep patients safe in all areas of the patient care setting. - Maintains a visible presence in the clinical area in between tasks. - Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility.
• Clerical Duties: - Assist with clinical care team in basket messages EXCEPT abnormal results, prescription renewals and clinical advice - Schedule appointments - Schedule urgent studies and referrals - Completion of patient forms - Monitor and assist with processing forms, faxes, paperwork of the clinical care team - Answer team line, emergency line, doctor line and back door line from MCC (if applicable)

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan of the assigned patient population.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas as required.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred and
• Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred