Patient Care Specialist, JCCHC
ETSU•Johnson City, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The ETSU College of Nursing, Office of Practice invites applications for a full-time 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 required.
Responsibilities
- Administering injections
- Performing EKGs
- Collecting specimens
- Assisting with procedures and examinations
- Completing various non-professional nursing and clerical tasks
- Proficient in using electronic health record (EHR) systems to perform daily clinical and administrative tasks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with patients, providers, supervisors, and coworkers.
- Professional telephone communication skills, including coordination with pharmacies, healthcare providers, and community agencies.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate patient needs to clinical providers.
- Committed 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 and ability to represent the facility positively at all times.
- Effective team player with a collaborative mindset.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to remain calm and perform effectively in emergency situations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to complete assigned duties efficiently.
- 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 to support clinical operations.
- Skilled in delivering patient care in alignment with facility standards, protocols, and procedures.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
