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Medical Aide: Medical adjunct:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Medical Aide: Medical adjunctBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 20, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to candidates.Applications will be reviewed located on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position. Equivalent required practice is located on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer practice significant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major tasks. Typically, the starting income is at the lower end of the income range. For additional information Contact Us by: Katie Tokarczyk MSN, RN at tokarczk@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-7560. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Position DetailsPosition InformationDepartment Student Health Services (MSH) Classification Title Medical Aide Job Title Medical Aide: Medical adjunct Appointment Type Classified Staff Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Employment Category Academic Year Job Summary This recruitment will be used to fill two full-time, 9-month, Medical adjunct positions for the Student Health Services at Oregon State University (OSU). The Student Health Services (SHS) mission is to provide leadership abilities for the health of the University community. This position contributes to the mission of SHS through teamwork and collaboration, participates in organizational committees, provides University outreach, and contributes to the academic success of OSU students. The purpose of the Medical adjunct position is to provide support to clinicians and nursing staff in patient care at Student Health Services. Takes vital signs, medical history as indicated. Prepares patients for appointments and assists clinician as needed. Keeps exam rooms and treatment areas stocked with appropriate supplies. Provides prompt and efficient disposition of patients accessing Student Health Services for medical care. May perform telephone prioritization and evaluation of a patient's medical symptoms to ensure patient receives appropriate appointment type and medical access. Schedules, reschedules and cancels appointments, verifies demographic information, takes messages and provides information to/from patients, SHS staff and community agencies. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply expertise, tools and expertise to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total compensates Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 90% CLINICAL » Providing patient support, and patient care via a telehealth platform as an extension of the physician practice. Serves as a liaison and coordinates information between providers, other clinical staff, and patients. » Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality in patient care. » Maintains, at all times, a proper professional relationship with patients. » Facilitates collection and documentation of all necessary information required for patient visits. Assures necessary patient care information is processed and forwarded in a timely manner. » Takes temperature, blood pressure, pulse, visual acuity, height, weight, oxygen saturation and peak expiratory flow » Readings for patients in preparation for exam, as needed or at the direction of the nursing or clinician staff, and documents in the electronic medical record. » Helps to make clinician aware of patient chief complaints when several patients are waiting. » May reorder patients who are waiting to assist clinician for smoother patient flow. » Helps to make clinician aware of patient chief complaints when several patients are waiting. » Observe and prioritize waiting patients for signs and symptoms that need immediate attention such as bleeding, weakness, compromised mobility, fainting. » Manages and monitors patient flow all over the clinic. » May refer patient to medical staff for immediate examination or treatment. » May perform injections under supervision of provider. » May assist clinician during procedure preparing room, positioning patient, draping patient, providing requested equipment to clinician, and/or providing emotional support to patient when appropriate. » After procedure, cleans and prepares room for next patient, including washing and sterilizing instruments or preparing for » sterilization. » Cleans and prepares observation room for patient care as needed. » Performs electrocardiogram when ordered by clinician. » Performs nebulizers and other treatments when ordered by clinician. » Takes inventory of supplies, equipment and instruments; requisitions supplies through unit manager. » Participates in restocking and maintaining cleanliness of work areas. » Answers phones and responds to non-medical questions. » Runs errands such as delivering specimens to labs, sending faxes, etc. » Assists in patient transport when necessary on arrival and departure. » Demonstrates expertise of OSHA regulations, soaks, washes and cleans medical instruments used in clinician offices according to protocol. » Participates in and supports continuing quality improvement activities. » Attends department meetings and remains current on clinic/department policies and procedures. » Checks electronic medical record each a.m. for clinician and nursing schedules, available appointment times, etc. » Checks nursing schedule. » Makes follow-up phone calls. » Assists the nurses as needed. » Escorts or transports patient, as needed, to appropriate treatment area. » Periodically assumes additional responsibilities and performs other tasks as may be delegated by Clinical Services Director, MA Manager, and/or Clinicians. » Attends department meetings and remains current on clinic/department policies and procedures. » Participates on committees. » Cross-trains in each area so that he/she can function independently in each area. » Participates in orientation of new employees as necessary. continuing: PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS » Serves all students with respect, dignity and courtesy. » Maintains a proper professional relationship with patients at all times. » Cooperates and communicates with peers and with other sections within the Student Health Services and Oregon State University. » Recognizes an continuing responsibility to work for continuing improvement in the overall function of the work unit. » Demonstrates flexibility in working hours in response to Student Health Service's needs. 10% EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT » Maintains CPR Certification. » Participates in Student Health Services and Oregon State University staff development activities. » Evaluates own professional development and the effectiveness of care. Improves the quality of care through continuing education. » Attends CME or seminars which may be recommended by manager. » Shares information obtained at workshops with peers. What We Require Six months practice providing health care support in a health care facility; OR Completion of a vocational training program in a health care support area (e.g., Medical Office adjunct, Certified Nursing adjunct). NOTE: Preference will be given to those candidates who possess a expertise of medical terminology. What You Will Need » Maintain current CPR certification or renew within 90 days of hire. » Excellent customer service and communication expertise. » capability to lgain computer applications appropriate to functions. » The person in this position will occasionally be required to assist in lifting patients up to 200 lbs, and supplies up to 50 lbs. » Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. What We Would Like You to Have » Certified Medical adjunct or Certified Nursing adjunct in addition to practice in the medical field. » availability to lgain varying cultural medical practices and patients of diverse cultural background. » capability to lgain computer applications appropriate to functions. » practice with patient prioritization in a medical setting. » Excellent customer service and communication expertise. Working Conditions / Work Schedule » Health Care Environment » This position is deemed ?essential? and may be required to report to work during emergency university closures or work curtailments. » The person in this position will occasionally be required to assist in lifting patients up to 200 lbs., and supplies up to 50 lbs. » This is a 9-month position. The incumbent may be asked to work varied shifts, weekends and some summer hours. » Exposure to communicable diseases on a everyday basis. Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min income $17.24 Max income $25.24 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/153538 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P04798CT Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/09/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 05/07/2024 Full Consideration Date 05/20/2024 Closing Date 05/27/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates Special Instructions to candidates To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 20, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to candidates. Applications will be reviewed located on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position. Equivalent required practice is located on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer practice significant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major tasks. Typically, the starting income is at the lower end of the income range. For additional information Contact Us by: Katie Tokarczyk MSN, RN at tokarczk@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-7560. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * After reviewing the OSU mission statement at http://leadership abilities.oregonstate.edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statemen t and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and practice has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsOptional Documents» VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed) Skills:
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