Full Job Description
Job Summary
? Provides routine medical care to an out-patient population.
? Works under the supervision of a doctor.
General Accountabilities
? Obtains health information from patients.
? Performs physical examinations and assesses any medical problems.
? Practices safe and healthy control methods while working with patients.
? Educates patients and families concerning medical treatments, medications, etc.
? Administers or orders for diagnostic tests such as x-ray, electrocardiograms and lab
tests.
? Interprets test results to diagnose any related health issues.
? Counsels patients about compliance with medication.
? Assists in preoperative or postoperative care.
? Coordinates activities of patient care.
? Documents patients progress with medication or treatment.
? Performs other tasks as directed.
Requirements:
Job Qualifications
? Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
? Minimum Experience: 1 Year in training program
? Minimum Field of Expertise: State Board approved programs
? Bilingual Spanish/English
Competencies
? Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.
? Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues developmental opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
? Project Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Manages project team activities.
? Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Able to build morale and group commitments to objectives.
? Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions.
? Written Communication – Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to
meet specific needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
? Leadership – Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Gives recognition to others as appropriate.
? Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
? Teaching/Training, clearly explains concepts; Varies presentation style to satisfy different learning needs.
Skills: Machine
? Surgical Equipment
? Medical Equipment
? X-ray machine
? Computer
Physical Requirement
? Physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 25 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time is required.
? Flexibility to work in multiple locations throughout the week.
? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
? While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to travel to all UCHC facilities as needed.
? Occasionally required to sit and walk.
? Finger dexterity required.
? Hand coordination required.
? Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.
Work Environment
? Exposure to adverse conditions.
? Exposure to extreme heat.
? Exposure to extreme cold.
? Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
? Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
? Exposure to high, precarious places.
? Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
? Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
? Exposure to outside weather conditions.
? Possible risk of electrical shock
? Exposure to explosives
? Possible risk of radiation and vibration.
? Protective clothing or equipment is required including: gloves, helmets, steel-toed boots, protective eyewear.
? The noise level in the work environment usually is high.