Clinical Support Technician Pulmonary

HealthPartners; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners in Minnesota is seeking a proactive patient care support role to assist clinicians, maintain clean, stocked exam and treatment areas, and document care in the electronic health record. The position involves rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and updating medication histories as part of a team-driven clinic environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of healthcare or customer service experience, and completion of medical terminology/pharmacology

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of customer service and/or healthcare experience.
• Complete Medical Terminology and Pharmacology online courses within six months of hire.
• Complete BLS course within 1 week of hire and maintain BLS per AHA.
• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program or registered as a pharmacy technician with 1+ year experience (preferred).
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program with certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• (20-50%) Perform functions that support/provide patient care, room patients, record vital signs, collect expanded med history.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment rooms for examinations and procedures.
• Document patient care and education in the EHR.
• Maintain inventory of instruments and equipment and ensure proper functioning.
• Stock supplies and organize supply cabinets; remove outdated supplies per procedures.
• Perform cleaning and sterilizing procedures to support infection control and OSHA standards.
• Mentor new colleagues and students when trained, providing feedback and education.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical terminology courses

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT

This position will provide and/or support patient care by performing tasks and duties consistent with professional standards and HealthPartners policies and procedures. In addition, may function in supply aid and/or sterilization capacity by maintaining a safe work area and ensuring that it is adequately stocked, cleaned and organized. Implement cleaning and sterilizing procedures to support infection control and OSHA standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: High school diploma or GED
• 2 years customer service experience and/or healthcare experience
• Complete Medical Terminology and Pharmacology online courses within six months of hire

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

Complete BLS course within 1 week of hire and maintained BLS certification in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA). No online only courses accepted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instruction work efficiently despite interruptions and maintain a courteous and cooperative manner
• Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program or currently registered as a pharmacy technician with one or more years pharmacy technician experience
• or
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program and current Nursing Assistant Certification

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• (20-50%) Perform functions that support / provide patient care.
  • Patients are roomed according to rooming process standards
  • Vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements are obtained and recorded accurately.
  • Expanded medication history is collected, updated and documented to ensure quality and accuracy of medication list (according to authorized policy and demonstrating proficiency).
  • Exam rooms and treatment rooms are prepared for examination of the patient and set up for procedures.
  • Chart prep is completed for patient appointments as indicated by the type of clinic visit and the reason for the appointment
  • Messages and test results are accurately received and relayed to the appropriate person/location in a manner consistent with clinic practices and/or standards.
  • Gathers all necessary and appropriate information from a caller and relays information to the appropriate provider for necessary follow-up.
  • Patient correspondence performed when requested.
  • Patients are assisted in completing forms when appropriate.
• (10-20%) Maintain equipment and keep adequate records
  • An inventory of instruments and equipment is kept current.
  • Instruments and equipment are calibrated as needed and maintained in proper working order. All maintenance is documented
• (10-20%) Maintaining clinic supplies and ensure they are adequately stocked and well organized.
  • Stock supply cabinets and rooms and organizes items as needed.
  • Outdated supplies are removed and disposed of following department procedures.
• (10-20%) Performs cleaning and sterilizing procedures to support infection control and OSHA standards.
  • Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment according to procedure.
  • Complete scheduled cleaning requirements for the designated work areas.
  • Document completion of work to comply with infection control and OSHA standards.
• (20-50%) Documentation Accurately document patient care and education materials, timely and completely in the EHR (electronic health record).
• (5-10%) Mentor new colleagues and students (if trained and working in this role)
  • Demonstrate ability to identify the orientee's learning needs and plan appropriate learning experiences
  • Demonstrate ability to implement an individualized orientation plan for the orientee
  • Demonstrate ability to validate clinical competence of orientee
  • Facilitate development of organizational and prioritization skills of orientee
  • Serve as a professional role model
  • Provide feedback and educational opportunities in partnership with leader and/or educator
• (5-10%) Other duties as assigned

*Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.