JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEAssists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results. Performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a physician or mid-level practitioner.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONSamaritan Gastroenterology serves Linn, Benton, Lincoln, and parts of Marion and neighboring counties. Our team of physicians, physician associates, nurses, and support staff work together to provide full-spectrum care of our patients’ digestive health.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONSCurrent unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure required.Healthcare Provider BLS required.Experience or training in medical terminology preferred.Lab/EKG experience preferred.Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESPatient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.PHYSICAL DEMANDSRarely (1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)Continually (67 – 100% of the time)WALK - INCLINELIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 LbsPULL (0-20 pounds force)CLIMB - STAIRSLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 LbsSQUAT RepetitiveKNEEL (on knees)REACH - UpwardSITWALK - LEVEL SURFACELIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 LbsSQUAT Static (hold 30 sec)ROTATE TRUNK SittingROTATE TRUNK StandingFINGER DEXTERITYPINCH FingersCARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 poundsCARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 poundsMANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wristsSTANDBEND FORWARD at waistREACH - ForwardGRASP Hand/FistPUSH (0-20 pounds force)PUSH (20-40 pounds force)PUSH (40-60 pounds force)PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
