Clinical Aide/Physical Therapy Aide (Part-Time/20 Hours Per Wk) - Berkeley Heights, NJ
- Employer
- Summit Health
- Location
- New Jersey
- Posted Date
- May 28, 2021
- Reference
- R6803
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- Specialty
- Internal Medicine
- Position Type
- Permanent
Job Details
Part-Time Physical Therapy/Clinical Aide - Berkeley Heights, NJ
Essential Job functions :
- Greets patients and directs patients into the clinic and to the appropriate staff member for treatment.
- Answers the telephone, directs all calls appropriately, takes an accurate message and delivers to the appropriate individual.
- Demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette answering the phone timely and the using correct introduction.
- Maintains safe / orderly working environment for patients and staff, being sure work areas are clean and organized.
- Maintains all Physical Therapist schedules accurately, scheduling all future appointments including all pertinent information.
- Cleans treatment tables and changes pillow cases after each patient.
- Stocks carts and tables with towels and pillow cases and replenishes sound gel, massage lotion etc. when necessary.
- Cleans hot pack and cold pack machines every week.
- Takes inventory weekly and submits appropriate order list every Friday.
- Keeps clinic clean and orderly at all times making sure all equipment and supplies are returned to appropriate areas.
- Performs various clerical duties including faxing, photocopying, filing.
- Empties hampers every hour.
- Dusts work areas, carts, tables, walls weekly.
- Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with all staff members.
- Protects the privacy and confidentiality of patients and employees.
- Lubricates cables, equipment arms, treadmills etc. weekly.
- Prepares hot / cold packs, electrodes for staff.
- Removes and returns electrodes, hot / cold packs from patients.
General Job functions:
- Schedules patients for future appointments when necessary.
- Other job duties as required.
Physical Job Requirements:
- Pushing and Pulling, taking frequency into consideration.
- Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency into consideration.
- Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
- Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers.
- Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).
- Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
Environmental Risks:
- Loud noises
- Confined spaces
- Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
- Latex
- Combative Patients / Visitors
Blood-borne Pathogens
- Unplanned or unexpected exposure
Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:
- High School Graduate/GED required.
- 0-1 years experience required.
- BLS Certification required.
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
- Good interpersonal skills required.
- Accurate computer data entry skills required.
- Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner
- Strong multi - tasking, organizing & priority setting required.
- Knowledge of medical office and terminology preferred.
- Previous office and computer experience preferred.
- Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
- Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
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Benefits*
- A friendly and fast-paced environment working with passionate people
- Outstanding growth opportunities
- Time Off
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability, HSA, and Life Insurance
- 401K plan with company matching contribution
- Cash Bonus Programs
- Recognition and rewards programs to recognize successful teams
- Other Perks & Discounts
- Commuter and parking discount program to help you save (using pretax dollars)
*Full Time Benefit Eligible Employees Only
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About Us:
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
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VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients’ homes and online appointments.
Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, Starling Physicians, Westmed, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.
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