Job location: Boca Raton

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2020-10-08
Req: REQ08818
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Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Clinical Worker for Student Health Services at FAU. The Clinical Worker is part of a dynamic team which provides medical care to university students. This position will require the Clinical Worker to provide services at all 3 SHS clinics.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

• Independently screens and evaluates symptoms of students/patients in our clinic during office visits. Provides care and treatment and counsels for minor illnesses and injuries, exercising independent judgment following guidelines. Documents all patient findings and nursing actions in the student's chart and other records as appropriate. Maintains confidentiality of records and of individuals' personal health information at all times.
• Performs treatments and procedures ordered by the physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistant as needed. Assists with procedures and examinations as necessary.
• Administers medications following guidelines and as requested by providers.
• Triages sick patients via phone and walk in visits. Independently screens and evaluates symptoms of students and determines next step in their care.
• Triaging incoming patient calls from front desk staff re: medications, referrals etc. Responsible for appropriate counselling as well as discussion with supervising MD/NP/PA when appropriate.
• Assisting MD/NP/PA with appropriate follow up. This may include following up on specific labs, communicating with lab vendors and calling patients when appropriate.
• Participation in delivery of immunizations, medications and lab draws.
• Assists in maintaining supply levels in the clinics and with the maintenance of equipment in clean and operative condition. Checks emergency equipment and supplies as assigned. Assists in inventory of medications as assigned.
• Assist with flu clinics, COVID-19 testing, respiratory care, and outreach efforts.
• Support university-wide case and contact tracking efforts to communicate with COVID-19- related FAU members and their contacts to document symptom screening, refer for testing according to established protocols, to provide them with instructions for quarantine or isolation, and to provide medical clearances. Follow all scripts, policies and procedures provided by FAU Student Health Services (SHS) and comply with university training regarding confidential information.

Administrative:

• Assists with front desk duties including greeting patients upon arrival, checking appointment status, verifying eligibility and insurance, completing check-in/check-out procedures, verifying that confidential documents are updated in EHR.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records and of patients'/student' personal health information at all times.
• Answer in person and telephone inquiries.
• Collects and review documents to determine compliance.
• Operates scanning equipment to process immunization documents. File documents as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Section 210, Florida Administrative Code and two years of appropriate experience required. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Must also have excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills.

Salary:

$24 per hour

College or Department:

Student Health Services

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday and occasional Saturdays, 40 hours a week.

Application Deadline:

2020-10-22-07:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents may result in disqualification.

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.