Respiratory Care Assistant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years administrative experience, ideally in a healthcare setting.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Coordinates internal and external correspondence, documentation, and recordkeeping.

2. Performs receptionist functions for Respirator PFT & EEG for outpatients, visitors, vendors, physicians, etc.

3. Copies, distributes, and files memorandum, reports, and other information related to Respiratory Care and EEG and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

4. Schedules and coordinates all inpatient and outpatient procedures with various departments and physicians. Confirms that information on physician script corresponds with diagnosis codes.

5. Prepares and completes timecards for review and approval by Director.

6. Accurately maintains computer/written records for all department charges/credits.

7. Orders all office supplies for the department.

8. Obtain insurance authorizations for Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent typing, sitting, standing, walking, bending, pinching, and grasping.

2. Ability to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working closely with others

2. Hybrid office setting with clinical setting. Office setting includes electrical equipment (i.e. telephone, personal computer, copier, fax machine, etc.). Clinical setting includes Infrequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens, latex, and medications.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, including Word and Excel.

2. Ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously.

3. Efficiency in processing of verbal information, either in written or spoken form is a major requirement and prerequisite of the job.

4. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary.

5. Ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.