PRN Patient Care Specialist, JCCHC
ETSU•Johnson City, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The ETSU College of Nursing, Office of Practice invites applications for a PRN Patient Care Specialist for the Johnson City Community Health Center. The Patient Care Specialist supports clinical operations in a healthcare setting by assisting nurses with direct patient care. Key responsibilities include administering injections, performing EKGs, collecting specimens, assisting with procedures and examinations, and completing various non-professional nursing and clerical tasks. This role requires a solid understanding of basic nursing principles and practices.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- RMA, CMA (AAMA certification) or LPN
- Current CPR/BLS card
- Proficient in using electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professional telephone communication skills
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate patient needs to clinical providers
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and handling sensitive information responsibly in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Thorough understanding of and adherence to university, college, department and clinic policies and procedures
- Professional demeanor
- Effective team player with a collaborative mindset
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to maintain quality control standards
- Ability to remain calm and perform effectively in emergency situations
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of accepted nursing and clinical medical assistant (CMA) standards and practices
- Familiarity with medical terminology, basic pharmacology, and the foundational principles of nursing
- Basic computer literacy
- Skilled in delivering patient care in alignment with facility standards, protocols, and procedures
Responsibilities
- Administering injections
- Performing EKGs
- Collecting specimens
- Assisting with procedures and examinations
- Completing various non-professional nursing and clerical tasks
- Supporting clinical operations in a healthcare setting by assisting nurses with direct patient care
- Using electronic health record (EHR) systems to perform daily clinical and administrative tasks
- Communicating effectively with patients, providers, supervisors, and coworkers
- Coordinating with pharmacies, healthcare providers, and community agencies via telephone
- Clearly and effectively communicating patient needs to clinical providers
- Maintaining patient confidentiality and handling sensitive information responsibly in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Adhering to university, college, department, and clinic policies and procedures
- Representing the facility positively at all times
- Collaborating effectively with team members
- Maintaining quality control standards
- Remaining calm and performing effectively in emergency situations
- Completing assigned duties efficiently
- Delivering patient care in alignment with facility standards, protocols, and procedures
Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $18.88
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
