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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.


Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.


The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. 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


Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .


Location

Augusta University -


Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912


Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904


College/Department Information

Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.


Job Summary

This position provides support for scheduling resident transportation services and assists with transportation of residents of the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home (Blue Goose) to scheduled and unscheduled appointments at the Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Wellstar MCG Health hospital and clinics. Additional responsibilities of primary importance include delivery and/or pick up of pharmaceuticals, floor stock from the pharmacy, resident supplies and equipment, office supplies and equipment, and administrative correspondence. Further responsibilities of primary importance include assisting with processing of records of residents within and discharged from the nursing home.


Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

TRANSPORT: Transports residents who are ambulatory or wheelchair bound to and from the Charlie Norwood VA Hospital (uptown and downtown divisions), and Wellstar MCG Health campus and satellite clinics. Unattended residents are taken directly to appointment areas for registration. Transporter also assumes responsibility for the resident's medical information.

COMPUTER TASKS: Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel to create, maintain, and update the transportation schedule as needed.

COORDINATE:
Coordinates weekly pharmacy unit dose pick-up and delivery of medication between the Wellstar MCG Health Pharmacy and nursing units of the nursing home. Makes multiple daily scheduled rounds for pick-up and delivery of medication orders and filled prescriptions. Responds to STAT requests for emergency drugs.

COURIER: Serves as courier for administrative personnel in the nursing home. Delivers correspondence to departments to include: Wellstar MCG Health Administration, AU Personnel, and Payroll; VAMC Administration, Office of Decedent Affairs, and Geriatrics and Extended Care; and to other areas both at the Summerville and Health Sciences campuses and off campus as instructed. Secures authorized signatures on documents as needed.

CLERICAL: Performs routine clerical work including processing of daily cancellations and additions to the transportation schedule; preparation of daily motor vehicle log, including computation of mileage and passengers transported; assists with completion of appropriate paperwork when obtaining supplies/equipment from local venders, and assists HIMS department with assignments such as assembling, copying, filing or purging and boxing active and inactive medical records.

FLOOR STOCK: Assists with pick-up and delivery of floor stock on a monthly basis or as needed.

VEHICLES: Maintains acceptable vehicle operation standards by noting problems, keeping vehicles fueled, and monitoring the maintenance inspection log for problems to be directed to Vehicle Services. Assists with scheduling motor pool requirements and resident transportation needs to prevent the required use of outside transportation. Also, assists with answering HIMS department phones, routes call accordingly, and records messages as needed.

REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE: As time permits, assist the Rehabilitation department by picking up or delivery of items to the VAMC for repair.

RECEIVING SUPPLIES: Assist Office Specialist with sorting and delivery of supply shipments throughout the nursing home.

OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned


Required Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a state or federal accrediting organization and have a valid driver's license in either the state of Georgia or South Carolina.


Preferred Qualifications

Experience with care of the elderly
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prior transportation experience
Basic knowledge of first aid
Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification
Training in proper lifting and transfer of handicapped residents, boxes, and equipment
Computer and typing skills
Knowledge of the AU Summerville and Health Sciences campus departments, Wellstar MCG Health Clinic locations, VAMC clinic locations


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/database

Knowledge of Health Clinic locations and VAMC clinic locations

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Must possess and exercise positive interpersonal relationships

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to read campus maps and learn locations of campus departments and Wellstar MCG

Must be able to patiently react and adjust to resident disorientation and possible aggressive behavior


Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: B1

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!


Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.


Credit Check

This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

Driver's License Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.


Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.


How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee


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