CNRV Endoscopy Clinical Associate

Carilion Clinic•Christiansburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position offers an opportunity to thrive and bring valuable skills to life within a setting known for providing the best quality care to patients. As a clinical associate, you will provide basic clinical services to patients and clerical support to the unit health-care team. The role involves interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals. Employees must attend mandatory orientation classes during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm for the first 2 weeks of employment, with all classes requiring in-person attendance except for 2 online classes. Carilion Clinic is a not-for-profit, mission-driven health system headquartered in Roanoke, Va., built on progress and partnerships. It features a robust system of award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. The organization values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, aiming to enhance employees' potential.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
AHA BLS-HCP required.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills.
Must be organized and self-motivated.
Must have knowledge of office procedure and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant is required for Critical Access Area.

Responsibilities

Provide basic clinical services to patients.
Provide clerical support to the unit health-care team.
Welcome and assist patients and visitors with registration.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Coordinate patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet.
Schedule patient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Review medical records for outstanding orders and notify nurse of stat orders and medication changes (May assist).
Clean unit-based equipment and gather supplies needed to operate equipment between patients as needed.
Transport patients, supplies specimens and equipment within the facility.
Assist with chart audits (May assist).
Perform unit-based patient care tasks for patients (May perform).
Participate in the sitter process (May participate).
Interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals.
Answer incoming calls via telephone and patient call system.
Route calls as needed and take messages.
Provide scheduling coverage support for department/unit staff scheduling, including back up coverage.
Operate and maintain general office equipment.
Order department/unit supplies and equipment and stock/organize supplies.
Serve as a resource for department/unit software system.
Monitor cleanliness of waiting and break rooms.
Perform safety/environmental rounds.
Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance in unit.