Dialysis Technician Administrative Assistant

DaVita Kidney Care•Columbus, OH

About The Position

DaVita is hiring for a dual-role Clinical Administrative Assistant and experienced Dialysis Technician to serve patients. Shifts range from 8 hours in the administrative assistant role to 12 hours in the patient care technician role, and the position may float to other clinics in the region. Schedules vary based on clinic needs; dialysis technician shifts may start as early as 4:00 a.m., and administrative assistant shifts may start as early as 8:00 a.m. The role requires a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The clinic has 19 chairs and uses FMC machines. DaVita offers clinical career paths with opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation.

Requirements

Experienced and certified as a Dialysis Technician.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Dialysis experience, including BONENT certification and Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification.
Comfort working around blood and needles.
Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate.
Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical and mental ability to work long shifts, sometimes 12 or more hours, on one's feet.
Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Nice To Haves

Administrative assistant experience; the posting notes that the right candidate may be trained.

Responsibilities

Screen people entering the clinic for COVID by asking questions, taking temperatures, and providing masks.
Process admission requests and follow up with hospitals to ensure all required documents are available to accept patients.
Admit and discharge patients in the computer system.
Document appointments and follow up with offices to obtain appointment notes.
Order office supplies.
File and organize documents.
Prioritize daily and weekly tasks, including when unexpected events occur.
Communicate clearly and promptly with the team, practitioners, and outside partners.
Complete tasks in a timely manner.
Work as a dialysis technician, including mixing acid or bicarbonate, as required.
Train and work across multiple clinics in the territory as needed.