Nurse & Teaching Clinic Coordinator

ExternalRetirement Plan:TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule InformationMonday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PMFlexibility may be needed at times, including evenings and/or weekends on occasion.Advertised Salary Commensurate with ExperiencePosting Date:08/30/2024Open until filled:YesClosing Date:Proposed Starting Date 10/01/2024 Special Instructions to ApplicantsA cover letter and resume/CV are required with the application.Location of Vacancy:Athens Area EEO Policy StatementThe University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. 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More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .Position InformationClassification Title Nursing Professional FLSA Exempt FTE 1.0Minimum Qualifications:Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the requiredminimum qualifications:.Preferred Qualifications:• Bilingual (Spanish)• Experience with HIPAA / FERPAPosition SummaryThis position supports the AU/ UGA Medical Partnership teaching clinic known as Athens Free Clinic through its mobile clinic sites and a school-based health center at Clarke Middle School known as Clarke Middle Health Center. Athens Free Clinic and Clarke Middle Health Center are medical school teaching clinics that provide free primary care to underserved members of the Athens community. This position coordinates day-to-day operations, and provides administrative and clinical support. This position reports directly to the AU/ UGA Medical Partnership Nurse/Teaching Clinic Operations Manager.The individual in this position must comply with all HIPAA , FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), OSHA , and other policies as they directly affect the clinic workflow, site requirements, and health of patients. This may include additional screenings and/or trainings. The individual must maintain strict confidentiality on all patient information and practice matters. The individual must also receive training from the Georgia Department of Health for the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program ( GVHCP ) to become an eligibility specialist.Occasional travel within the Athens area may be necessary. This position will be primarily located at Clarke Middle Health Center, but some responsibilities will take place on campus or mobile clinic sites.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies• Registered Nurse (licensed to practice as an RN in the state of Georgia and maintain current licensure at all times with no disciplinary action past or present)• BLS certification from American Heart Association• Fast learner with ability to quickly pick up on recent technology systems to allow for clinic efficiency• Reliability• Professionalism• Excellent communication skills• Organized and able to pay close attention to detail• Interest in working with patients of all agesPhysical Demands• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.• Lift up to 25 pounds.• Assist with patient care.• Driving as needed to perform job related duties.Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policyBe advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .Background Investigation PolicyOffers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .Duties/ResponsibilitiesDuties/ResponsibilitiesProvides administrative and clinical support for school-based health center site at Clarke Middle School.• Serves as primary point of contact for reception duties including but not limited to answering phones, responding to clinic voicemails/emails, scheduling, greeting patients, maintaining electronic medical records.• Coordinates patient follow-up including but not limited to processing medical record requests, processing and follow-up of referrals, retrieving lab results.• Collaborates with medical students, undergraduate volunteers, physicians, Nurse Manager, and school district partners to ensure optimal clinic flow.• Leads the implementation, administration, and coordination of the vaccine program.• Provides clinical care to patients within Registered Nurse scope of practice including but not limited to nursing assessment, taking vital signs, administering vaccines and other medications, collecting and processing point of care testing, phlebotomy, and additional patient care tasks as appropriate.• Provides patient education as appropriate.• Facilitates coordination of care for patients.• Responsible for daily clinic opening and closing procedures.• Collaborates with team to ensure proper inventory of medical supplies.• Supports expansion of services.• Other duties to support clinic operations as determined by Nurse Manager.Percentage of time 80 Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvides administrative and clinical support for mobile clinic activities.• Coordinates with Nurse Manager in the organization of year-round medical school mobile clinics at 12+ clinical sites in the Athens area.• Organizes and maintains mobile clinic medical gear.• Coordinates patient follow-up from mobile clinic outings including but not limited to processing medical record requests, processing and follow-up of referrals, retrieving lab results.• Provides on-site administrative or clinical support to Athens Free Clinic mobile clinics as needed including but not limited to patient registration, scheduling, taking vital signs, collecting and processing point of care testing, and patient intake.• Other duties to support clinic operations as determined by Nurse Manager.Percentage of time 20Contact InformationRecruitment ContactContact DetailsFor questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name Kristie Sartain Recruitment Contact Email ksartain@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-713-2189Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).• * Do you have a valid Driver's license?• YES• NOApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents• Resume/CV• Cover LetterOptional Documents• List of References with Contact Information