Clinical Care Associate - Pediatric Primary Care - Per Diem

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT seeks a per diem Clinical Care Associate to join the care team. The role involves direct patient care under supervision and performing clinical and administrative health care tasks for patients and families in a medical home setting.

Required is a high school diploma and CPR certification within six months. At least one year in a health care environment and strong customer service skills are preferred, with training provided for vaccinations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required within the first six months from hire.
• One year of experience in a relevant health care setting or training program is desired.
• Primary care experience is preferred.
• Proven customer service experience is required.
• Experience working with New American families is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with additional languages is preferred.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Prior experience administering vaccinations is strongly preferred; training is available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a practitioner.
• Perform clinical and administrative health care support services to patients and families.
• Support care teams within the medical home model.

Skills

Customer service

Care teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Please note this is a per diem (no committed hours) daytime position, located primarily at One South Prospect St., Burlington, VT, with occasional shifts at Blair Park in Williston, VT.

The Clinical Care Associate is an integral part of the care team and a key contributor to delivering high-quality care that is compassionate, consistent and reliable for our patients, families and the practices within the medical home model. The incumbent is involved in direct patient care under the direction of a practitioner and performs clinical and administrative health care support services to patients and families according to knowledge, ability, and duties assigned.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational training in a relevant area preferred. CPR certification required within the first six months from hire.

EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience in a relevant health care setting or training program is desired. Primary care experience is preferred. Proven customer service experience is required.

Experience working with New American families is strongly preferred. Experience working with additional languages is preferred. Experience working with children is preferred. Prior experience administering vaccinations is strongly preferred; however, candidates without this experience may be considered, and training is available for the right candidate.