Clinic Triage Coordinator-RN - OB GYN (Corvallis)

Summary

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

  • Utilizes the triage process, to assist in assessing, planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating care provided for all patients in Samaritan OB/GYN under the direction of the practitioners and the manager. Assists staff in clinical training and direction. Provides assistance to Manager with all aspects of the clinic.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

  • The Women's Health teams at Samaritan Health Services offer a full range of OB/GYN care including well-woman exams, contraception management, obstetric care, breast milk bank, infertility treatment, menopause and hormones, continence therapy, pelvic prolapse therapy and repair, treatment for uterine disorders, treatment for menstrual disorders, treatment for gynecologic cancers and gynecologic/urologic surgery.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current unencumbered Oregon RN licensure required.

  • Healthcare Provider BLS required.

  • Experience in a medical office preferred.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.

  • Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

  • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. 

  • Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. 

  • Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

  • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)	Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)	Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)	Continually (67 – 100% of the time)
    WALK - INCLINE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 40 - 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24-54) 20 - 40 Lbs PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force)	CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54 and above) 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) REACH - Forward REACH - Upward	SIT STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE