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ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

This positions primary responsibility is to support the organization and by performing a multitude of clinical and administrative tasks. Must have the ability to coordinate operations and perform vital signs, patient questionnaire intake, data entry and medical records management. Assists with appropriate services. Maintains all patient care related documentation in hard copy and/or electronic medical records. Must demonstrate skill in clinical duties such as vitals, health history and other clinical duties as directed by clinicians. Time management skills and the ability to manage and perform multiple tasks and assist patients and providers as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical support services as needed within protocol.
• Assist medical providers and techs with patient care services.
• Performs health screenings such as blood pressure, weight, and vitals.
• Collects health risk appraisals and/or patient histories.
• Assists with preparation and dissemination of health education materials.
• Performs other clinical functions per protocol as directed by techs and/or medical providers.
• CPR certification required to enable patient emergency assistance when needed.

Minimum Requirements

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• High School plus 1 to 2 years of formal training or education- or higher. 1 year additional education in Medical Office Assistant coursework or related preferred
• Less than 1 year Clinical or medical office setting and phlebotomy skills / training
• CPR Certification

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.