What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant for COVID-19 On-site Testing Administration (Multiple Openings) position at Suffolk University?
In an effort to interrupt the viral transmission of COVID-19 among our asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic population, every member of Suffolk University's student and employee community that comes to campus at least once weekly participates in our surveillance testing plan. Suffolk University has partnered with the Broad Institute to offer PCR testing in the form of self-administered anterior nares swabs. 500-800 tests are conducted daily.
Description:
• Teaches individuals to perform and observes individuals conducting COVID-19 self-swab tests.
• Exemplifies caring and compassionate customer service and excellent interpersonal skills to create a positive patient experience.
• Utilizes standard precautions and complies with Suffolk University policies and procedures.
• Prepares specimens for pick-up at the end of each day.
• Ensures tests are properly ordered, manifests are properly generated, and any issues are addressed by the end of each shift.
• Monitors inventory at the test site and restocks as needed.
Requirements:
Conscientious and excellence-driven individuals needed to staff Suffolk University's COVID-19 test site spring semester 2021.
High School graduate or equivalent required.
Conscientious and excellence-driven individuals needed to staff Suffolk University's COVID-19 test site spring semester 2021.
High School graduate or equivalent required.
Experience in COVID-19 testing site or clinic preferred.
Preferred qualifications: completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, an intermediate EMT or Paramedic program, or graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Preferred qualifications: completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, an intermediate EMT or Paramedic program, or graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Note: two medical assistants are needed on-site at all times. One of the two must-have the above-mentioned preferred medical credentials.
Start/End Date: January 11, 2021 -- May 28, 2021
# of openings: 3 positions (33 hours per week), 1 PT position 11 hrs/week and on-call, 1-2 on-call positions. The test site is open 7 AM-7 PM (closed for one hour 12:30-1:30) Monday through Friday. Weekend hours may be available periodically throughout the semester.
Positions are subject to budget approval.
Positions are subject to budget approval.
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