Clinical Support Technician Pulmonary

Job Duties

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT: This position will provide and/or support patient care by performing tasks and duties consistent with professional standards and HealthPartners policies and procedures. In addition, may function in supply aid and/or sterilization capacity by maintaining a safe work area and ensuring that it is adequately stocked, cleaned and organized. Implement cleaning and sterilizing procedures to support infection control and OSHA standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

High school diploma or GED

2 years customer service experience and/or healthcare experience

Complete Medical Terminology and Pharmacology online courses within six months of hire

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Complete BLS course within 1 week of hire and maintained BLS certification in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA). No online only courses accepted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated organizational skills

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling

Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instruction work efficiently despite interruptions and maintain a courteous and cooperative manner

Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program or currently registered as a pharmacy technician with one or more years pharmacy technician experience

or

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program and current Nursing Assistant Certification

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

(20-50%) Perform functions that support / provide patient care.

Patients are roomed according to rooming process standards

Vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements are obtained and recorded accurately.

Expanded medication history is collected, updated and documented to ensure quality and accuracy of medication list (according to authorized policy and demonstrating proficiency).

Exam rooms and treatment rooms are prepared for examination of the patient and set up for procedures.

Chart prep is completed for patient appointments as indicated by the type of clinic visit and the reason for the appointment

Messages and test results are accurately received and relayed to the appropriate person/location in a manner consistent with clinic practices and/or standards.

Gathers all necessary and appropriate information from a caller and relays information to the appropriate provider for necessary follow-up.

Patient correspondence performed when requested.

Patients are assisted in completing forms when appropriate.

(10-20%) Maintain equipment and keep adequate records

An inventory of instruments and equipment is kept current.

Instruments and equipment are calibrated as needed and maintained in proper working order. All maintenance is documented

(10-20%) Maintaining clinic supplies and ensure they are adequately stocked and well organized.

Stock supply cabinets and rooms and organizes items as needed.

Outdated supplies are removed and disposed of following department procedures.

(10-20%) Performs cleaning and sterilizing procedures to support infection control and OSHA standards.

Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment according to procedure.

Complete scheduled cleaning requirements for the designated work areas.

Document completion of work to comply with infection control and OSHA standards.

(20-50%) Documentation

Accurately document patient care and education materials, timely and completely in the EHR (electronic health record).

(5-10%) Mentor new colleagues and students (if trained and working in this role)

Demonstrate ability to identify the orientee's learning needs and plan appropriate learning experiences

Demonstrate ability to implement an individualized orientation plan for the orientee

Demonstrate ability to validate clinical competence of orientee

Facilitate development of organizational and prioritization skills of orientee

Serve as a professional role model

Provide feedback and educational opportunities in partnership with leader and/or educator

(5-10%) Other duties as assigned

*Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$22.16 - $28.08 / Hourly

Postal Code

55107

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

123917

Job Benefits

Not specified