Clinical Support Assistant - Cardiology Chambersburg - Days

**Schedule** Monday through Friday, day shift hours, 0730-1700 No weekends/holidays. **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. ### Responsibilities **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 **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 **Benefits Offered:** - Comprehensive health benefits - Retirement savings plan - Paid time off (PTO) - Education assistance - Financial education and support, including DailyPay - Expanded Paid Parental Leave For additional details: [Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)](https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/)