Temporary Technical/Parapro
Job ID: 276300
Location: Augusta Univ. - Augusta
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Job Summary
Provides supervised health care services to patients and performs a variety of administrative and clinical support duties related to the Student Health clinic operations.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
PROVIDING PATIENT CARE: Provide patient care up to the full scope of practice, including rooming patients, measuring vital signs, taking chief complaints, venipuncture, injections, dressing changes, performing CLIA-waived in-house lab testing, setting up and assisting providers during sensitive exams and all office procedures, and scheduling appointments as needed.
DOCUMENTATION OF PATIENT CARE: Document patient care in the electronic medical record, including scanning and attaching documents, completing residency/rotation forms, and notifying the patient of laboratory results after review by the ordering provider.
DATA ENTRY IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE: Assist with data entry related to immunization compliance.
ASSISTANCE: Assist supervisor with administrative responsibilities, including training, policies and procedures, and accreditation standards.
OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent from a State or Federal accrediting organization with a minimum of 6 months of work experience as either a CMA or CNA. Certification as a Certified Medical or Nursing Assistant required.
Current BLS CPR certification required. The employee is subject to random drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working supervised among a multidisciplinary team of staff and healthcare providers, using an electronic medical record for documentation.
Experience recognizing emergent symptoms of patient decompensation/instability and performing Basic Life Support CPR.
Experience in administering vaccines and oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
Experience using databases for documentation, tracking, and presentations (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
Demonstrates interest in creating an open and welcoming workplace for all individuals.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Electronic Health Records.
Knowledge and experience working with all populations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Demonstrates interest in creating an open and welcoming workplace for all individuals.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and customer service skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work with a level of independence.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday-Friday
** This is a Temporary, Part-Time Position - 20 hrs per week/.50 FTE**
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. \"Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.\"
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job ID: 276300
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=276300&PostingSeq=1
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