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Form of workThe best Private Pediatrics Organization in Pittsburgh, Kids Plus Pediatrics (part of the Pediatric Associates Family of Companies), is hiring! We've been named one of Pittsburgh's top employers by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 10 out of the last 11 years. Check out our patient reviews on Google Maps as well!
At Kids Plus, we love kids. We work all day, every day, to keep children healthy, happy, and ready to reach their full potential. We strive for these goals not only for “our” kids we see in our offices, but for all the kids in our region, our state, our country, and the world at large.
Because we want ALL children to live healthy, productive lives, we are compelled to speak out on causes that affect the health and wellness of children and families. We’re eager to lend our voice, as well as our time, our energies, and our efforts, to help make a difference for our communities.
We don’t see these as political issues. We see them as pediatric ones. And as profoundly human ones too.
This is a PART-TIME, on-site position. Hours are negotiable, but will not go above 24 hrs/week.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Provides assistance with various healthcare services, following established policies and protocols including but not limited to vaccine administration, obtaining specimens, conducting routine lab studies, and assisting with administrative functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned.
- Greets, receives, and prepares patients for appointments/procedures; conducts interviews with patients, measures vital signs, and records information.
- Performs routine vaccine administration on patients as provided by established protocol.
- Performs routine laboratory tests on patients as provided by established protocol.
- Maintains nursing stations and examination areas in a manner consistent with OSHA standards and Universal Precautions procedures.
- Maintains inventory of medical supplies and materials.
- Receives and screens telephone calls.
- Coordinate patient flow.
- Maintains office/department and patient records.
- Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy.
- Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stays abreast of current technologies/practices.
- Applies safety principles as identified by established policy.
- Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations.
- Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
- Understands and follows workflows and policy/procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- RN Graduate of a Nursing Program is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Enter minimum required experience and preferred.
- Prior experience in healthcare preferred.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
- Completion of formal training from an accredited licensed vocational/practical program.
- A valid and currently active state Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
- Must be organized, very detail-oriented, and able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Strong charting/documentation skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
- Must have exceptional customer service skills.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organization, problem-resolution, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Ability to work under stress, with interruptions and deadlines.
- Ability to follow complex instructions.
- Ability to master basic math skills.
- Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions.
- Bilingual skills a plus
- Punctuality
- Accepts constructive feedback.
- Effectively interacts with coworkers.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- Patient-facing
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those the employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Coastal Kids may make Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; sit; use hands-to-finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
- The employee occasionally utilizes visual acuity to operate equipment and read.
- The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch, occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
- May occasionally lift/push/carry items no more than 25 pounds.
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Coastal Kids may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Vision
- Sense of sound
- Sense of touch
- Sense of smell
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Adhere to all organizational information security policies and protect all sensitive information including but not limited to ePHI and PHI (Protected Health Information) in accordance with organizational policy, Federal, State, and local regulations.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature of level of the job.
