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Certified Pharmacy Technician III - Onlcology
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $0 to $0 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 11/23/2018 to 3/29/2019 |
| Summary: |
At the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, located in Tuba City, Arizona, we pride ourselves on being a place where our employees feel empowered to deliver the kind of care they believe in. The kind of care that attracted them to the healthcare field in the first place. Our employees value the camaraderie, collaboration, and a high-tech environment. Our patients value the genuine care they receive. This position will provide services in the Specialty Care Center as assigned. The incumbent will work under the supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (e.g. medical doctor, registered nurse, and nurse practitioner). Initiates and carries out assignments independently or with supervision as needed, handles problems and deviations in the work assignment in accordance with policies and procedures. The incumbent will refer any unusual problems to the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). Work and competencies are evaluated based on certification requirements and TCRHCC policies and procedure requirements. |
| Duties: | 1. Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks patients in, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares records and assists with medical examinations. Responsible for obtaining and recording patient information as assigned per Specialty Care Center and outpatient service policies (i.e., vital signs, height, weight, etc.). 2. Provides care to assigned patients under the direction of a LIP in accordance with established policy. Provides basic care to oncology patients with a variety of conditions, illnesses and/or injuries (i.e. apply and remove dressings, slings, braces, apply heat and cold packs; assist patient in ambulation, transferring, positioning, etc.). 3. Assist the LIP in examination of patients by explaining procedures, positioning, draping and assembling instruments and supplies. 4. Performs the following procedures, after approved specific formal training and completion of required competencies. Any required specific training and competency testing required for the procedures in an outpatient service will be completed in addition to standard outpatient service training: a) Performs waived testing (e.g., glucometer testing, rapid strep testing and colorimetric urinalysis) and records the results in compliance with regulations/standards. Complies with the laboratory requirements (i.e., CLIA, Joint Commission) for quality control of waived testing for accuracy and record keeping. b) Obtains bacteriologic specimens such as clean-catch urine specimens and topical cultures. Assists with incision and drainage procedures. c) Performs less complex dressings and treatments without assistance. Assists with cleaning, irrigating and dressing complex wounds. Performs skin care measures. d) Gives injections such as immunizations. 5. Assists with collection and proper care of specimens. Instruct patients in proper collection of urine samples. Prepares samples for analysis (e.g., labels specimen tubes). Routes requisition forms to consultative services, dietary, laboratory and radiology. 6. Shares the responsibility for reporting observations by observing the patient's conditions and reactions, and by keeping the provider informed of changes in clinical condition. 7. Schedules and monitors patient appointments; may coordinate routine office like activities and administrative functions. Shares the responsibility of maintenance of clinical records. Utilize established software to data enter immunizations, follow-up on laboratory and radiological exams, or other computer functions as required by mobile clinical services or outpatient department. 8. Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within, but not limited to, established oncological parameters. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods. Prepares transfer packets. 9. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in contact with oncology patients, family, and other clients. Assists in answering telephones and supplying routine information per policy. 10. Performs general non-direct patient care duties at the Specialty Care Center including cleaning, arranging, and restocking supply cabinets from supplies; cleaning and sorting supplies, instruments and equipment; calling attention to deficiencies in supplies and equipment; cleaning refrigerators and assisting with maintenance of temperature logs; and maintains a clean and safe patient environment. 11. Participates in performance improvement activities and data management responsibilities. Participates in relevant committees and meetings regarding the mobile clinical services or outpatient service(s). Fosters a collaborative environment, using a team approach to share ideas and to promote safe, patient centered care. 12. May be required to work additional hours to maintain patient care. Floats to other Outpatient Clinics to meet patient care needs during staffing shortages. 13. Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role 14. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | Education: ? Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent ? Medical Assistant or equivalent clinical training Certification: ? Must be a certified or registered Medical Assistant from one of the following accrediting bodies: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) ? Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association Experience: Demonstrated passing performance during clinical experiences as a part of an accredited school/college of nursing as evidenced by references from clinical instructors Other Skills and Abilities: A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas: • Successful and positive working relationships; seen as a team player • Possession of high ethical standards and no history of ethics complaints • Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences • Must be willing and able to learn the basics of oncology and its contingent safety practices. • Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. • Ability to respond both sincerely and effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints • Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite applications |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | TC-2018-0296 (DH8006) |
| Who May Apply? | All Groups of Qualified Individuals |
| Get Details & Apply: | http://www.tchealth.org/careers/ |
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| Name: | Bitsui, Alex |
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