| | | Category: | Other | | Subscribe: | | | Department: | Health & Wellness Centet | | Locations: | Springfield, MA | | Posted: | Feb 5, 2024 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | Full-time | | Position ID: | 172371 | | Share | About Springfield Technical Community College :
Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
Job Description:
Springfield Technical Community College seeks applicants for a full-time position as a Nursing Assistant to work in the Health and Wellness Center. The position entails both clerical and clinical responsibilities. The clerical responsibilities include: managing medical records, scheduling patient appointments, having students complete necessary documentation, communicating with outside medical offices, communicating with students and clinical faculty regarding medical records required for their particular program, processing confidential records including medical records and intake of criminal background checks. Clinical responsibilities are performed when a healthcare provider is on campus and those include: preparing patients for the clinician, gathering a medical history, performing medical testing, screening and emergency medical care, phlebotomy and administering injections, and providing health related presentations to groups on campus. Professional communication, collaboration and teamwork are essential skills of this position. Teamwork is endemic to a system in which all employees are working for the good of a goal, who have a common aim, and who work together to achieve that aim. Clerical Responsibilities: - Opening, closing, and staffing of Health and Wellness Center.
- Scheduling patient/client appointments, sending appointment reminders, follow-up on missed appointments.
- Maintain intake of student records, including, but not limited to: immunization, vaccinations, physical exams, technical standards, CPR, N95 mask Fitting.
- Coordinate transfer of student health forms from colleges CRM to Image now for reporting and compliance purposes.
- Maintain medical records: receive records submitted in person, by mail and electronically, transfer of essential information to our electronic medical records (EMR), and retrieval of records from EMR/archives.
- Log all office encounters.
- Return all voicemails and email inquiries in a timely fashion.
- Regular correspondence with students, employees, and off-site facilities.
- Regular update of department website content.
- Compile statistical clinic information/reports.
- Utilize Business Objects for Colleague Health reporting.
- Ability to utilize MIIS for data entry of information.
- Manage student email notices: monthly bcc-reminders, daily responses and notices of records remaining.
- Manage student and employee communication through various platforms, such as; Google Suite, and ChatNow.
Clinical: - Able to perform all job functions of the Medical Office Clerk II position.
- On campus patient/client intake, recording vital signs, initial evaluation, phlebotomy, and basic emergency treatment.
- Phlebotomy, Point of Care testing, and other medical screening/testing.
- Administration of vaccinations and select medications.
- Apply small bandages/dressings, splints, etc.
- Maintain cleanliness of utility rooms, treatment areas, and common areas.
- Response to campus medical emergencies.
- Coordination of student/clinical faculty health record requirements based on state/federal law, college policy, and externship site requirements.
- Attend periodic relevant meetings and continuing medical education/training as directed.
- Ensure the complete evacuation of clients/patients from campus clinic in case of fire or fire drills by leading, carrying and/or counting clients/patients.
Requirements:
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED: - At least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, paraprofessional or technical experience in a hospital, clinic or medical facility, the major duties of which included providing nursing care, medical and/or paramedical services to clients/patients, or any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below:
- An Associate's degree or higher with a major in medical technology, medical assistant, nursing, nurse education or medicine may be substituted for the required experience; or
- Registration as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants
- CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS)
- Proficient in medical terminology and able to discuss medical care/documentation with students, employees, and other health care providers
- Maintains confidentiality of records in accordance to HIPAA, FERPA, state law and college policies
- Proficiency in electronic record keeping, scanning, e-mail, and patient/medical/ office communication
- A strong working knowledge of common computer systems (Word, Excel, PPT, G-mail)
- Able to multitask in a busy clinic atmosphere
- Professional in demeanor and appearance, and in interacting with patients, students, and staff
- A self-starter, motivated, organized, possess excellent communication skills, and prioritizes what the immediate clinic needs are at any given time
- Able to maintain a smooth flow of patients through the clinic
- Ability to relate to a diverse population, to establish rapport and deal tactfully with persons from varied backgrounds
- Ability to prepare patients and medical equipment for clinicians
- Proficient in phlebotomy, the administration of medications and vaccines
- Proficient in performing point of care testing
- Working knowledge of basic hospital/clinic procedures, equipment and terminology
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
- Ability to gather information through observing and questioning individuals
- Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress
- Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Experience in reviewing and interpreting medical records, Ability to gather information by examining records and documents
- Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, guidelines and policies governing assigned unit activities
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects or persons
- Knowledge of the sanitation and sterilization methods, techniques and procedures followed in a medical facility.
- Knowledge of the types and applications of emergency medical procedures such as cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), tourniquets, etc.
- Ability to give written and oral instructions in an understandable manner.
- Initial and continued employment dependent upon meeting CORI/SORI and medical requirements.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
Salary: Grade 11, Step 1, $1,644.77 biweekly, AFSCME Classification Title Code H11X22
Benefits: Yes
Union: AFSCME
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open until filled All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa. INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING: Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.
Application Instructions:
All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references. **Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position. PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS: STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment. POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY: Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's for Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Springfield Technical Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.
URL: www.stcc.edu
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