Position Title: Health Services Clinic Assistant (FWS)

Department: Health Services

Advertised Pay: $11.00/hr.

Campus Location: Washburn University

Position Summary: The Health Services Clinic Assistant assists clinic providers and nursing staff in provision of basic care for patients and clinic administrative staff with unit tasks. This position functions in compliance with Student Health Services policies and procedures. The student employee functions as a member of the health care team under the direction of the clinic providers or nursing staff and reports to the clinic nurse or Clinic Director in conformity with regulatory policy.

Communication
o Understand the importance of and demonstrate verbal, written, and non-verbal/body language, abilities.
o Employ active listening skills.
o Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand.
o Ask appropriate questions for specific information from supervisors and others.
o Promptly inform relevant others when needing guidance with assigned tasks.

Career & Self-Development
o Show an awareness of one's own strengths and areas for development.
o Identify areas for continual growth while pursuing and applying feedback.
o Display curiosity; seek out opportunities to learn.

Critical Thinking
o Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning, and judgment.
o Proactively anticipate needs and prioritize action steps.
o Multi-task well in a fast-paced environment.

Leadership
o Inspire and motivate self and others under a shared vision.
o Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence and a positive attitude.
o Motivate and inspire others by encouraging them and by building mutual trust.

Professionalism
o Act equitably with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization.
o Be present and prepared.
o Demonstrate dependability (e.g., report consistently for work or meetings).
o Pay attention to detail, resulting in few if any errors in their work.
o Show a significant level of dedication toward doing an excellent job.

Teamwork
o Listen carefully to others, take time to understand and ask appropriate questions without interruption.
o Collaborate with others to achieve common goals.
o Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers.

Technology
o Identify appropriate technology for completing specific tasks.
o Quickly adapt to new or unfamiliar technologies.

Essential Functions:
o Obtain vital signs on all patients including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
o Perform Peak Flows for patients with upper respiratory illness or cough.
o Assist with setting up exam rooms for procedures.
o Perform point of care urinalysis and urine pregnancy testing.
o Wash, clean, package, and use autoclave to sterilize instrumentation.
o Clean and re-stock examination rooms before/after use.
o Assist with monitoring and taking inventory of clinic supplies and notify nursing staff/clinic director when supplies are low.
o Clean bathroom, lab, and waiting room as needed or as requested.
o Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of medical equipment, ex: digital scale, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, pulse oximetry, oxygen tank, and autoclave.
o Transport equipment and supplies as needed.
o Assist clinic providers and staff as needed.
o Collect and label samples/specimen as requested.
o Obtain and record vital signs, report abnormal values to clinic providers or nursing staff as appropriate.
o Maintain confidentiality in relation to all patients, health services staff, and health records.
o Meets annual requirements in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
o Appearance is professional and complies with Student Health Services dress code.
o Maintains a cooperative demeanor towards patients and their support person(s) and health services staff.

Required Qualifications:
o The candidate must successfully complete any/all required pre-employment evaluation test(s) per policy.
o The candidate must be able to read, write, and spell.
o Must be able to understand and carry out directions given in verbal, written, and typed formats.
o Candidates will be given a spelling test at the time of the interview.
o Candidate should be familiar with the and able to comply with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
o Candidates must conduct themselves in a mature, compassionate, sympathetic, professional, inclusive, and discreet manner.
o Candidate must possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:
o Candidate must have the physical ability to perform job-related duties, which may include lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling.
o Candidates will be required to show proof of current TB skin test and Influenza vaccine, or obtain a TB skin test, or other Tuberculosis screening as indicated, and an Influenza vaccine.

Preferred Qualifications:
o Candidate possesses knowledge of medical terminology, taking patient vital signs, and assisting health services clinic staff in various situations.

Hourly, Part time, Mon-Fri,    
Background Check Required Driving History Not Required Drug Screen Required