• Job Description

  Req#: 3156

  Job Summary

  Assist with the provision of patient care. Provides necessary support in Employee Health .

  Essential Functions

  • Perform assigned clerical duties including but not limited to registration, scheduling, answering phones, chart preparation and employee appointments .
  • Facilitate the provision of care to employees by accurately documenting clinical information .
  • Perform the following duties according to CareWell Health , including but not limited to obtain physical measurements which includes height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and all documented according to department standards. Reports abnormal results to the provider .
  • Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises within POCT standards .
  • Collect and prepare laboratory specimens according to health system standards.
  • Assist physicians with pre-employment physicals .
  • Assists physicians with procedures.
  • Demonstrate competence in all performance of: CPR, placing TB skin tests, providing vaccinations and venipuncture.
  • Utilize infection prevention and control procedures according to health system policy .
  • Stock patient exam rooms
  • Order supplies as needed and re stock supply areas
  • Maintain and stock pre-employment physical exam rooms while assuring compliance standards set forth by regulatory agencies .
  • Manage supplies and equipment in a fiscally responsible manner .
  • Schedule ancillary test for patients if requested by physician and provide patients with ancillary services information such as telephone number and address.
  • Recognize and respect cultural diversity while being sensitive to the individual’s ability to communicate .
  • Maintain open communication with the provider regarding employee care matters.
  • Prioritize and perform multiple tasks .

  Computer Skills

  • Demonstrates health care informatics competency in order to manage employee care, outcome data and current and emerging health care technology, which includes:
    • Basic computer competency, including the effective use of employee care devices, computers, computer software programs such as e-mail and word processing programs.
    • Information literacy, including the effective use of electronic resources for employee care .
    • Information management skills, including the effective use of the electronic health record and clinical information systems .

  Other Duties

  Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  Working Conditions

  Requires full range of motion including handling of employees , manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

  Physical Requirements

  Job requires frequent standing and walking. Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 40 pounds occurs with varied frequency .

  Minimum Education/Certifications
  High School Diploma or equivalent

  Medical Assistant Certification

  BLS certification

  Minimum Work Experience
  Minimum of one year experience in health care environment .

  Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed .

• About the company

  Dedicated to Serving Our Community For more than 100 years, East Orange General Hospital has served its community upholding its roots and mission to improve the health of those it serves by providing high-quality, efficient, safe and accessible healthc...

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