COVID-19 Screener

Position Summary:
Performs daily functions related to providing care to patients of the community.

Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communication.

Behaves in a manner consistent with the mission of Nevada Medical Clinic and performs

other duties as requested. This position provides COVID-19 screening to incoming

patients, and vendors.  Preferred applicant should possess strong interpersonal

communication skills.  Must be trustworthy, accountable and maintain confidential

information. This is a temporary, non-benefit position that will work varying hours

Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am to 5:00pm.
 

General Summary of Duties: 

• Administer COVID-19 screening questionnaire to each patient, staff member
• and vendor.
• Ensure all patients, and vendors entering the building are screened.
• Sanitization of screen station

 

Working Conditions:

Due to the exposure risk, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for this position.  The COVID-19 Health Screener will be working in a potentially high COVID-19 exposure environment with known and unknown associated health risks.  Individuals with underlying health conditions who contract COVID-19 have a greater risk for morbidity and mortality as define by the Centers for Disease Control (cdc.gov) and should consider these risks prior to accepting this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Experience/Skills:

• Requires ability to work independently under general direction.
• Must be able to take precise notes.
• Must have interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, as well as the ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with Physicians and co-workers.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and other compliance standards. Remember that all information in this building is CONFIDENTIAL, and violation of confidentiality is grounds for dismissal.   

• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Must understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Must be able to verbally communicate with others, must be able to speak and talk to other to convey information effectively.  Must also speak clearly so that others can understand you.
• Must communicate effectively in writing.  Must have the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Must have the ability to concentrate on a task for a long period of time without being distracted.

 

 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.  While performing the duties of this position the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand, kneel, feel, and use fingers to handle and arms to reach.  The employee is required to be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.  Specific vision is required by this job includes up close and distance vision.

 

 

 

Company Description:
Nevada Medical Clinic is a rural health clinic with eight providers serving the area with family medicine of all ages, and obstetrics. We offer a 5-day work week, competitive compensation and benefit package.  We are open 7 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, work hours will vary between 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.  Compensation based on experience.