Clinic Support Specialist — Purpose-Driven Care & Growth

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) with discretionary contribution

Paid Time Off + Personal Days

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)

Job summary

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE (Louisville/Jefferson County) seeks a Clinic Support to provide administrative and limited clinical duties under the Clinic Manager. Responsibilities include scheduling, transportation coordination, vital signs, room prep, and assisting with patient care within scope.

The role requires immunizations, a valid license, CNA/Medical Assisting training, and at least one year of care for elderly individuals.

Qualifications

• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.
• Education: Successful completion of a state approved training program in Medical Assisting or Certified Nurses Aide *Required*
• Experience: Minimum of one-year experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
• Effective communicator with staff, families and outside agencies.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and as delegated by the licensed nurse.
• Ability to understand medical charts, doctor’s orders, the participant’s plan of care, Primary Care Provider orders, and, to communicate with participants and staff.
• Schedule participant visits within the PACE clinic & with outside medical providers.

Responsibilities

• Schedule participant visits within the PACE clinic & with outside medical providers.
• Coordinate with transportation department to schedule transportation to/from PACE clinic and outside provider appointments.
• Greet and check in patients arriving at the clinic.
• Perform appropriate clinical tasks within their scope of practice, as directed by the provider such as giving injections, basic wound care, toenail trimming in non-diabetic participants, and removing sutures.
• Restock clinic supplies in each exam room at the end of each day per established par levels.
• In collaboration with the clinic manager, orders, receives and stocks clinic/medical supplies.
• Follow correct policy and procedure for reporting of incidents: staff, residents, etc.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.
• Prepare exam/treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean throughout the day.

Skills

Effective communicator

Valid driver’s license

Schedule coordination

Education

State-approved Medical Assisting or CNA training

Job description

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE (Louisville/Jefferson County) seeks a Clinic Support to provide administrative and limited clinical duties under the Clinic Manager. Responsibilities include scheduling, transportation coordination, vital signs, room prep, and assisting with patient care within scope.

The role requires immunizations, a valid license, CNA/Medical Assisting training, and at least one year of care for elderly individuals.