Clinical Associate (Per Diem)

Hofstra University; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY seeks a part-time Clinical Associate (Per Diem) to support daily operations of Student Health Services. The role involves scheduling, rooming, intake, inventory, and assisting clinicians across a range of patient care activities. Open until filled, posting date 02/17/2023.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, EMT or equivalent medical office experience, and BLS/ACLS on hire, with strong data interpretation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• EMT certification or 1 year in a medical office.
• AHA BLS/ACLS upon hire.
• Minimum 1 year full-time experience in pre-hospital or hospital setting.
• Ability to evaluate multiple data elements and interpret data in real time.
• Excellent verbal communication, including telephone interactions and explaining decisions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling appointments using triage protocols.
• Assist Front Desk and clinical teams with rooming and intake of patients.
• Inspect, stock, clean and prepare exam rooms; log activities daily.
• Monitor patient arrival and wait times; prioritize urgent needs.
• Assist NPs and RNs with examination and procedures as trained.
• Record procedures in EMR and ensure charts are countersigned.
• Collaborate with SHS team on accreditation efforts and tasks.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Telephone skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Hofstra:

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

Position Title:

Clinical Associate (Per Diem)

Position Number:

999797

Position Category:

Administration

School/Division:

Enrollment Management

Department:

Student Enrollment, Engagement and Success, Student Health Services

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Part-Time

Description:

The Clinical Associate (CA) assists with the daily operations of Student Health Services (SHS). The CA will assist in the scheduling of appointments, rooming and intake of patients, maintaining inventory, and other related tasks.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in scheduling of appointments using telephone triage protocols. Collaborates with Front Desk team members in prioritizing higher risk patients and ensuring office resources are optimally allocated.
• Assists Front Desk and clinical teams with daily operations, including rooming and intake of patients.
• Inspects, stocks, cleans, and prepares exam rooms and environment of care and logs these actions daily.
• Monitors patient arrival and wait time and prioritizes care of those patients who have longer wait times and/or more urgent clinical needs.
• Assists SHS Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses in the preparation and treatment of patients in SHS.
• Assists SHS NPs and RNs with various procedures including bleeding control, orthopedics (i.e., crutch set and splinting), suturing, CPR and supplemental oxygen administration (as trained).
• Performs measurement and screening procedures according to protocol which may include but is not limited to height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, audiometry, and vision testing. Records and plots findings in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collects blood specimens and assists NPs or RNs in collection of blood specimens as required. Completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure.
• Collects urine specimens. May perform throat cultures, and buccal smears as directed. Completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure.
• Assists with various laboratory functions and utilizing and maintaining the Glucose analyzer (as trained).
• Documents all procedures performed in the medical record and signs/titles appropriately ensuring all charts are countersigned by a Nurse Practitioner or Registered Nurse.
• Collaborates with other SHS team members to make progress towards AAAHC accreditation and serves on accreditation task force.
• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• EMT certification or a minimum of 1 year working in a medical office.
• AHA BLS/ACLS upon hire.
• Minimum of one (1) year full-time experience in a pre-hospital or hospital setting.
• Ability to evaluate multiple data elements and interpret those data elements in real-time.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including telephone skills and the ability to effectively communicate with patients, patient families, clinical and non-clinical staff, and explain rationale for decisions clearly and effectively.

Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Date Posted:

02/17/2023

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range:

$32.00 per hour