Location: Toledo,OH, USA
Title: Clinical Assistant 2
Department Org: Medicine - 107570
Employee Classification: N1 - Unclass Full Time HSC
Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association
Primary Location: HSC C
Shift: 1
Posted Salary: Starting at $18.77; based on experience
Float: False
Rotate: False
On Call: False
Travel: False
Weekend/Holiday: False
Job Description:
The Clinical Assistant 2 works under the supervision of a physician as part of an interdisciplinary, patient-centered care team to support the overall health and well-being of people living with HIV (PWH), affected by HIV and STI's, and other generalized primary care and mental health services. The Clinical Assistant 2 will work to engage and provide ongoing services to patients, including early intervention services, clinical care, care coordination, education, referrals, eligibility, and access to care. Will assist with the full delivery of health care services, collaborate with fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized care and maintain a positive work relationship with the health care team.
The ages of patients served spans the spectrum of the life cycle. Care will be directed at taking vital signs, assisting patients to room, and assisting the nurses, physicians, students, and residents in the clinical area, recognizing that every age group has unique developmental characteristics influencing the approach that should be utilized in caring for these patients.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Medical Assisting Diploma, Degree, or Certificate is required.
2. Experience as a Medical Assistant required.
3. Current CMA/RMA certification required.
4. American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR certification is required for MAs. Will accept American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR at time of hire only. Certification must be active at time of hire and maintained throughout employment in position.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Previous Ambulatory Care and Mental Health medical assisting experience preferred.
2. Recent clinical experience in the care of people living with HIV preferred.
3. Experience working with diverse populations preferred.
4. Previous experience with phlebotomy preferred. Experience with mental health and substance use treatment preferred.
5. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
6. Previous Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-###-#### between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.
Advertised: 14 Feb 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time