Clinic Technician (EMT) - Mental Health

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, OR seeks a skilled EMT/Paramedic licensed professional to support clinical teams in the Mental Health department. The role involves assisting with procedures, telephoned prescriptions, and maintaining patient records under physician supervision.

Requirements include Oregon EMT/Paramedic licensure and BLS, with preferred EMR and Lab/EKG experience. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to delivering safe patient care in a diverse

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon EMT or Paramedic licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• Experience or training in medical terminology preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.
• EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioners in procedures and relay test results.
• Handle telephone prescriptions and refills.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Perform delegated patient care tasks under supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

EMR experience

Lab/EKG experience

Education

Oregon EMT or Paramedic licensure

Healthcare Provider Level BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Facility Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day

Department GSR Mental Health

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $21.34 - $31.33

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results. Performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a physician or mid-level practitioner.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Mental Health teams at Samaritan Health Services provide a full range of professional mental health services through a team of highly skilled psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Current unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure required.

Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.

Experience or training in medical terminology preferred.

Lab/EKG experience preferred.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.

Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.

Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT(Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

SQUATRepetitive

REACH- Upward

SIT

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs