• Back office duties
• Understand common and rare illnesses, as able, which may present to the Health Center.
• Interview students on phone or in person to determine chief complaint.
• Manage appointment schedule book for Women's Health Center Patients
• Recognize emergencies or deviations from common ailments that might endanger a student / patient.
• Obtain and record Vital Signs accurately.
• Practice within abilities and within established standards of medical assisting
• Maintain current licensure with the State of Utah.
• Perform such other nursing duties, as direct by the Administrative Nurse.
• Assist patients in preparation for examination or treatment.
• Understand variations in procedures, and equipment used by individual providers.
• Anticipate what will be used and make certain it is available.
• Prepare equipment or other items for use during the examination or treatment.
• Assist care provider with examination, treatment, or education, as requested.
• Assist patient with aftercare plans, dressings, and follow-up arrangements.
• Prepare equipment and exam room for next patient.
• Drawing Labs and performing clia waved tests
• Administer nebulizer treatments
• Assist in procedures and suture removal
• Do EKG's as needed.
• Accession of lab specimens
• Occasional Front office duties
• Assist patients arriving at the Health Center, greeting them and directing them into the other areas of the Center
• Verify eligibility of the patient to use the Health Center
• Notify nurse of patient arrival and deliver medical record
• Notify patients if delay in visit will occur, and assist nurse in modifying schedule
• Notify nurse if special conditions or emergency exists.
• Answer the telephone as needed, and assess needs of the caller
• Refer telephone callers to nurse, schedule visit as needed, or provide other assistance as able.
• Notify physician or nurse immediately if emergency or dangerous conditions exist.
• Screen for non-emergency calls. Take messages as necessary
• Prepare and maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the Health Center waiting area
• Duties as member of the healthcare team
• Maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff to facilitate exchange of information.
• Participate in informal and formal educational situations the health center
• Maintain a current fund of knowledge applicable to the practice of nursing in Student Health, including current standards of care, treatments and procedures applicable to a student population.
• Share information appropriately and confidentially with students.
• Assist with educational meetings and Health Fairs sponsored by Health Center.

• Current State of Utah CNA or MA certificate
• Dependable
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Great communication and listening skills
• Experience in a medical office is preferred

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

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  updated 11/2022