Medical or Nursing Asst
East Carolina University
Position Details
Position Information
| Job Title | Medical or Nursing Asst |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 000237 |
| Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
| Time-Limited | No |
| Department Homepage | https://heart-vascular.ecu.edu |
| Advertising Department | CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES |
| Division | Health Sciences |
| Classification Title | 14106 Medical or Nursing Asst |
| Competency Level | 3 – Advanced |
| Working Title | Medical/Nursing Assistant – Advanced |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Full Time or Part Time | Full Time |
| Recruitment Range | $31,200 – $47,404 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $31,200 – $37,477 |
| Salary Grade Equivalency | GN07 |
| Work Schedule | M-F |
| Work Hours | 8-5pm, Depending on Clinic Schedule |
| Position Location (City) | Greenville |
| Job Category | Staff – Medical |
| Organizational Unit Overview | The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (ECU) is comprised of 18 departments which function to 1) provide health care for the citizens of eastern North Carolina; 2) educate primary care physicians to meet the health care needs of eastern North Carolina, and 3) make medical education available to minority and disadvantaged people. The Department of Cardiovascular Sciences (herein referred to as Cardiovascular Sciences or CVS) is the university’s newest department and is a primary contributor to the school’s mission of medical education, patient care, research, and community service. Playing an important role in the Brody School of Medicine’s academic group practice, CVS consists of the Department Chair, two Medical Directors of Clinical Services, four leadership core units (Chief Administrative Officer, CVS Operations Committee, Chief Nursing Office, and Vice-Chair and Director of Research), and seven clinical and educational divisions. The primary roles of education (students, residents, fellows, and continuing medical education), clinical services (Structural Heart Disease, Electrophysiology& Arrhythmias, Heart Failure, Primary and Secondary Prevention, and Vascular Diseases), research (clinical and basic bench research in cardiovascular clinical care, clinical trials to develop new treatments for cardiovascular disease, education programs for local, regional, and national health care providers, and wellness and prevention programs), academic affairs/faculty development, and administration (business and clinical support services) are led by the Department Chair and CVS Operational Committee. The clinical sections represented in Cardiovascular Diseases include Structural Heart Disease, Electrophysiology & Arrhythmias, Heart Failure, Primary and Secondary Disease Prevention, and Vascular Diseases. There are currently 37 MD and Ph.D. faculty members, 15 fellows, and 16 physician extenders, and surgical technicians. A clinical, administrative, and research support staff numbering nearly 95 CSS and SHRA employees provide support to CVS faculty and learner groups. Subspecialty fellows (fully trained internists receiving training in a clinical subspecialty within Cardiovascular Sciences and Internal Medicine) are currently number 15. The majority of the department’s educational, clinical, and research activities take place within the context of the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine and the ECU Health Medical Center. The central component of the medical center will be the new East Carolina Heart Institute (ECHI). Designed to be a world-class cardiovascular destination offering state-of-the-art medical technology, education, and research in one location, ECHI is composed of three main partners ECU Health Medical Center, East Carolina University, and private practice practitioners. The institute is committed to superior patient care, collaborative research, and continuous training and education The medical office assistant renders professional care to patients in compliance with nursing standards for licensed medical office assistants established by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the Nurse Practice Act. The delivery of patient care supports medical care directed by the physicians and the identified objectives of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences. |
| Job Duties | This position will provide support to all ECHI clinics including Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. The MOA will administer or assist in the administration of topical, oral, and non-intravenous injectable medications as directed by the physician. The incumbent may assist in procedures to gain specimens for diagnostic purposes, e.g., stress test with machine instruction, treadmill machine programming, and perform electrocardiograms/electrode placement, pulmonary function tests, and pacemaker programming. Basic laboratory tests routinely encountered include fingerstick glucose tests and dip-stick urinalysis. Additional assistance involves observation of any treatment and/or medication reactions and prompt, concise verbal/written communication of such findings to the physician or nurse. The MOA provides limited patient (and interested family members), education for treatments and programs to promote compliance and understanding and to allay apprehension. In addition, this individual will assist the patient and family members, when applicable, In planning for self-care at home. The MOA will provide instructions, as directed by the physician, regarding the proper use of medications, diet, prescribed home testing, blood pressure measurement, etc. CLINICAL SUPPORT POSITION – NOT SUBJECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center, which serves as it’s teaching hospital, as well as the flagship hospital for ECU Health. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require registration as a Nurse Aide by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, or certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA.) |
| License or Certification required by statute or regulation | Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT). If not already certified or registered, please note that certification or registration through the previous mentioned organizations, or a CCMA through the National Healthcareer Association, must be obtained 6 months from your start date for continued employment. |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | |
| License or Certification required by the Department | Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT). If not already certified or registered, please note that certification or registration through the previous mentioned organizations, or a CCMA through the National Healthcareer Association, must be obtained 6 months from your start date for continued employment. |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
|
| Job Open Date | 09/22/2022 |
| Job Close Date – Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. | 09/29/2022 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/56129 |
| Alternate option | If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. |
| AA/EOE | East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] . |
| Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. |
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
View or Apply
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (jobs-near-me.eu) you saw this job posting.</strong