Location: Ellsworth,ME, USA
The School Base Health Center Coordinator (SBHCC) provides administrative and clerical support for the School Based Health Center (approximately 17 hours a week with potential for 24 hours). The coordinator will oversee the daily operations of the center and other functions of the center. Requirements ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Coordinates and manages policies and procedures related to SBHC enrollment, consent, and release during school-day for SBHC clinical visits, health education and small groups. •Develops and maintains the SBHC policy and procedure manual. •Handles all enrollment paperwork - getting it printed, distributed, collected and filed. •Answers all phone calls and questions regarding the SBHC process. •Coordinates and works with the patient care team structure and processes. •Performs accurate scheduling for appointments, always ensuring patient confidentiality. •Obtains updated clerical information in accordance with procedural guidelines ensuring that all appropriate document/information has been entered at the time of registration. •Follows the process for checking in and checking out all patients to ensure accuracy. •Regular cleaning and disinfecting of the School Based Health Center. •Document patient conversations within the electronic health record or directs the calls in a courteous and professional manner to the appropriate person. •Orders all supplies needed for the SBHC and maintains inventory. •Coordinates all school programs - including annual flu shot clinics •Maintains strong relationship with school administration, school nurse, school health related staff, and teachers. •Participates with the quality team on all necessary reporting requirements. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: 1. Be committed to the mission of the Bucksport Regional Health Center. 2. Work as a member of the school-based program team in the performance of duties. 3. Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately. 4. Work in harmonious relationships with all staff, patients, vendors and others. 5. Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner. 6. Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors. 7. Be neat and maintain a professional appearance. 8. Maintain confidentiality and protect the Center by keeping information concerning Operations, patients and employees confidential. 9. Participation in community activities as a representative of Bucksport Regional Health Center. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and use hands to operate a standard computer keyboard. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a quiet environment within the Ellsworth High School location. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION :Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential: •At least three years administrative/secretarial/high level clerical experience, including project coordination. Medical experience preferred. •eClinicalWorks (eCW) experience a plus •Computer knowledge including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; database and desktop publishing software desired. •Ability to follow thru with projects as assigned. •Flexibility and ability to multi-task •Good organizational skills to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm. •Ability to work with many diverse people, including children and teenagers. •Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled. •Ability to work independently and be self-directed and flexible. •Behave in a professional manner and consistently demonstrate and promote the values of respect, honesty, and dignity for the patient, families, and all members of the healthcare team Education Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential: •High school graduate or equivalent required; Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred. •Medical terminology and/or background are extremely helpful.