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Full-time, Day/Eve - 80 hrs/2 weeks

Monday 9:30a-6p

Tuesday 8a-4:30p

Wednesday 8a-5p

Thursday 8a-4:30p

Friday 8a-4p.

Hours may shift slightly week to week depending on needs.

General Summary

Works as a member of the patient care delivery team, and as designated per established policies and procedures, assumes primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. Necessitates significant contact with all clinical and clerical staff, physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, patients and families warranting a high degree of interpersonal and customer service skills that promote a caring and healing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

+ Clinical Duties: - Obtains and documents reason for visit, patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oximetry, height and weight. - Prepares patient for visit and/or procedure by assuring the patient is undressed and appropriately gowned. - Assists providers with examinations; can serve as a chaperone for exams of a personal nature. - Performs Point-of-Care (POC) testing which may include blood glucose, hemoccult and specific gravity testing. Performs quality control and maintains related records. - Collects specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens such as fingerstick blood glucose, urine dipstick and culture, urine pregnancy test, and hemoccult testing. - Performs EKG's and communicates results to providers. - Performs data entry of POC lab results into the patient's chart. - Assists with safely transporting patients via wheelchair when necessary. - Ensures all patient care areas are adequately stocked with unexpired supplies. Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached. - Adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. - Possess the knowledge to keep patients safe in all areas of the patient care setting. - Maintains a visible presence in the clinical area in between tasks. - Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility.

+ Clerical Duties: - Assist with clinical care team in basket messages EXCEPT abnormal results, prescription renewals and clinical advice - Schedule appointments - Schedule urgent studies and referrals - Completion of patient forms - Monitor and assist with processing forms, faxes, paperwork of the clinical care team - Answer team line, emergency line, doctor line and back door line from MCC (if applicable)

Common Expectations:

+ Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan of the assigned patient population.

+ Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations.

+ Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

+ Maintains cleanliness of work areas as required.

+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

+ Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

+ Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred and

+ Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred

WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

WellSpan Philhaven

Situated on more than 200 acres, WellSpan Philhaven's main campus in Mt. Gretna, PA, is a tranquil place with walking trails nestled within a picturesque forest and adjacent to an operating farm. The campus provides an atmosphere of peace and serenity for our clients. Our most comprehensive continuum of care, which includes more than 20 programs and services is located at this main campus.

At WellSpan Philhaven, we help address mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and more.

Quality of Life

Lancaster City was the capital of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1812. Today, Lancaster County includes a vibrant downtown business district, desirable suburban neighborhoods and sprawling agricultural farms. Life in Lancaster County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, an independent professional baseball team, fine dining and more. When visiting Lancaster, one can't help but recognizing the influence of the Pennsylvania Dutch - farm-to-table and beyond.

Conveniently located in Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is within an easy commute to major cities and has ready access to public transportation. Residents can find local employment in healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing and both professional and semiprofessional services. (Patient population: 535,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.