Patient Care and Prevention Specialist

Company:  East Tennessee State
Location: Memphis
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title Patient Care and Prevention Specialist Department Internal Medicine - 31510 Pay Grade 8 Job Category Support Staff Job Summary
Join the ETSU Center of Excellence for HIV / AIDS and Infectious Diseases as a dedicated Clinical Team Member in this exciting new position! You will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care to both HIV -infected and HIV -at-risk patients, making a meaningful impact in their lives.
In this dynamic role, you will prepare patient information for clinic visits, gather and handle essential patient data, and staff-patient clinics to ensure smooth operations. Your responsibilities will include administering injections as needed and managing medical records with precision and confidentiality.
If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a team committed to excellence in infectious disease care, we invite you to apply.
The position is contingent upon grant funding
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. .
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of HIPPA guidelines.
  • Knowledge of accepted nursing standards and practices.
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of basic pharmacology.
  • Ability to utilize EHR systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, supervisors, providers, and staff.
  • Ability to handle sensitive patient data responsibly.
  • Ability to conduct oneself professionally.
  • Ability to maintain quality measures, pay attention to details, and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Certified Medical Assistant ( CMA ) with AAMA certification, Registered Medical Assistant ( RMA ), or Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN )
Preferred Qualifications Salary $34,900
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SS01678P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? Yes Open Date 10/24/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Support Staff positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Certifications
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