Clinic Technician - Lincoln City, United States - Samaritan Health Services

Description

This Clinic Technician#at Samaritan Hematology and Oncology is part of the team caring for patients at our Lincoln City location.

The Clinic Tech is an integral part of the care team, responsible for rooming patients and coordinating care at the direction of the physician and APP.

Candidates should have a strong commitment to compassionate, patient centered care and strong communication and organizational skills are needed in this role.

This is a dynamic team with emphasis on fun, supportive team relationships and a shared focus on providing exceptional care to our wonderful patients.

# If you are a dedicated, team-oriented individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do and want to go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients, Samaritan Hematology # Oncology is the place for you# # JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.

Performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a physician or mid-level practitioner.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Hematology # Oncology teams at Samaritan Health Services specialize in diagnosing and treating adult cancer patients using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and biological therapy as well as treating a range of hematologic conditions.

We educate patients about their illness, the treatment options and provide supportive care during treatment and into survivorship. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Current unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure required. Healthcare Provider BLS required. Experience or training in medical terminology preferred. Lab/EKG experience preferred. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.

Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations.

Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.# Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team.

Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.# Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers.

Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely % of the time)

Occasionally % of the time) Frequently % of the time) Continually (67 # 100% of the time) WALK - INCLINE LIFT#(Floor to Waist: 0#-36# Lbs LIFT#(Knee to chest: 24#-54# Lbs PULL (0-20 pounds force) # CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT#(Floor to Waist: 0#-36# Lbs LIFT#(Floor to Waist: 0#-36# Lbs LIFT#(Waist to Eye: up to 54# Lbs LIFT#(Overhead: 54# and above Lbs SQUAT#Repetitive KNEEL#(on knees)

REACH#- Upward
SIT WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT#(Knee to chest: 24#-54# Lbs SQUAT#Static (hold #30 sec) ROTATE TRUNK#Sitting ROTATE TRUNK#Standing
FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH#Fingers CARRY#1-handed, pounds CARRY#2-handed, pounds MANUAL DEXTERITY#Hands/wrists
STAND BEND FORWARD#at waist REACH -#Forward GRASP#Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH pounds force) PUSH pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

This Clinic Technician at Samaritan Hematology and Oncology is part of the team caring for patients at our Lincoln City location.

The Clinic Tech is an integral part of the care team, responsible for rooming patients and coordinating care at the direction of the physician and APP.

Candidates should have a strong commitment to compassionate, patient centered care and strong communication and organizational skills are needed in this role.

This is a dynamic team with emphasis on fun, supportive team relationships and a shared focus on providing exceptional care to our wonderful patients.

If you are a dedicated, team-oriented individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do and want to go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients, Samaritan Hematology & Oncology is the place for you

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
• Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results. Performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a physician or mid-level practitioner.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
• The Hematology & Oncology teams at Samaritan Health Services specialize in diagnosing and treating adult cancer patients using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and biological therapy as well as treating a range of hematologic conditions. We educate patients about their illness, the treatment options and provide supportive care during treatment and into survivorship.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
• Current unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Experience or training in medical terminology preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.

• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations.

  Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

  Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers.

  Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Rarely

(- 10% of the time)

Occasionally

% of the time)

Frequently

% of the time)

Continually

% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36" Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54" Lbs

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36" Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36" Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye:
up to 54" Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above Lbs

SQUAT Repetitive

KNEEL (on knees)

REACH - Upward


SIT
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54" Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK Standing


FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers

CARRY 1-handed, pounds

CARRY 2-handed, pounds

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists


STAND
BEND FORWARD at waist

REACH - Forward

GRASP Hand/Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PUSH pounds force)

PUSH pounds force)

PUSH (60 or more pounds force)