Clinic Support

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)•Florence, KY

12d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our awesome team as a Clinic Support/Scheduler at Senior CommUnity Care of Northern KY—PACE. We are offering rewarding work, flexible schedule, and great benefits! You will be involved in launching a new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly model—centered on the belief that the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families are better served in the community.

Requirements

Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.
Successful completion of a state approved training program in Medical Assisting or Certified Nurses Aide Required
Minimum of one-year experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
Effective communicator with staff, families and outside agencies.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and as delegated by the licensed nurse.
Ability to understand medical charts, doctor’s orders, the participant’s plan of care, Primary Care Provider orders, and, to communicate with participants and staff.
Schedule participant visits within the PACE clinic & with outside medical providers.

Responsibilities

Scheduling of outside medical specialty appointments, and coordination of transportation to/from these appointments.
Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories.
Preparing exam rooms and patients for clinic appointments.
Providing medical treatments within their scope of practice as directed by the PCP or RN.
Maintaining all required documentation for Homecare appointments.
Schedule participant visits within the PACE clinic & with outside medical providers.
Coordinate with transportation department to schedule transportation to/from PACE clinic and outside provider appointments.
Greet and check in patients arriving at the clinic.
Perform appropriate clinical tasks within their scope of practice, as directed by the provider such as giving injections, basic wound care, toenail trimming in non-diabetic participants, and removing sutures.
Restock clinic supplies in each exam room at the end of each day per established par levels.
In collaboration with the clinic manager, orders, receives and stocks clinic/medical supplies.
Follow correct policy and procedure for reporting of incidents: staff, residents, etc.
Performs other duties as required or requested.
Prepare exam/treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean throughout the day.