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Infection Prevention Clerk at National HealthCare Corporation

Posted in Science 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: DUNLAP, Tennessee





Job Description:


JOB SUMMARY:


The Infection Prevention Clerk works under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Infection Prevention Nurse to assist and promote the processes involving testing, screening, documenting and reporting for COVID-19 at the center. This individual will work with a team to support our safety efforts in alignment with the latest CDC, CMS and Department of Health guidelines. The ideal candidate can solve problems in a fast-paced environment, keep well-organized records, and perform basic health care procedures. The Infection Prevention Clerk will be a leader with a positive attitude and outstanding customer service. The goal is to stop infection from spreading and enhance high quality patient care.


RESPONSIBILITIES:



  • Guide and follow all Infection Prevention policies and procedures

  • Screen partners prior to the beginning of their shift by asking questions and taking their temperatures

  • Perform routine and PRN testing of partners, patients and other providers through PCR and/or antigen methods in compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Produce lab requisitions for COVID-19 testing on a computer

  • Prepare and arrange the shipment of specimens for the lab

  • Report testing results to the appropriate agencies

  • Contact family members of patients to report COVID-19 testing results

  • File and maintain records of Infection Prevention practices

  • Facilitate communication among all departments regarding latest Infection Control practices

  • Conduct and document training in-services on Infection Prevention practices

  • Audit Infection Prevention practices to assure quality and safety

  • Monitor and assist with the supply of PPE, cleaning/sanitation agents, and other Infection Prevention equipment

  • Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and partners

  • Other duties as assigned by the Infection Preventionist

 



SKILLS:



  • Excellent knowledge of standard precautions and Infection Prevention practices

  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times

  • A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Responsible and compassionate

  • Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills

  • Proficient in the use of computers, Microsoft Excel, and Internet-based software

  • Competency with using the antigen testing machine

  • CNA preferred but not required

 


 
 
 
 

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