What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Associate (0.5 FTE) - Psychiatry Clinic position at Hennepin Healthcare?
We are currently seeking a part-time Clinical Associate to join our Psychiatry Clinic team. This part-time role (0.5 FTE) will work a four hour shift at the clinic (Mon-Fri).
Summary
Under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), Manager/ Clinic Nurse Supervisor, charge nurse, and/or their delegates, performs basic direct patient care tasks and clinic support functions.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Summary
Under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), Manager/ Clinic Nurse Supervisor, charge nurse, and/or their delegates, performs basic direct patient care tasks and clinic support functions.
Responsibilities
- Rooms patients and obtains and documents vital signs, weight, height
- Cleans and/or sterilizes equipment to support infection control and OSHA standards
- Stocks and organizes clinic supplies
- Assists patients to transportation as needed
- Communicates observations and measurements outside of norm to RN or provider
- Initiates emergency response for medical emergencies and safety risks
- Assists patients with screening forms, such as mental health screening forms
- Answers the phones, performs data entry, and greets patients
- Simple appointment scheduling and limited registration tasks
- Supports population health activities if appropriate, which may include outreach calls or care coordination
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Direct patient care experience (such as Nursing Assistant, EMR/EMT)
- Post high-school education in healthcare, biology, or related field
- Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients
- Ability to learn specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standards
- Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with team members
- Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information
- Ability to follow instructions and perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HHS standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, customer service, etc.
- Active BLS/CPR certification, or obtained within 3 months of hire