What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Clinic Volunteer (Columbus AFB) position at American Red Cross of Alabama and Mississippi?
Position: Service to Armed Forces: Military Treatment Facility Clinic Volunteer
Location: Columbus Air Force Base
Description:
This position supports the Regional SAF department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. Provide assistance with tasks in a clinical setting; support staff in a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities as well as enhance the morale of patients.
Duties:
Duties vary, based upon work area and may include:
- Administrative tasks such as answering phones; filing; computer/data entry; providing comfort items; craft assistance; chair/bedside assistance; info and referral
- Clinic duties may include surgical prep; runner; charting; reception; prepare patients for treatment
- Prepare welcome packets for wounded warriors
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Time Commitment:
- 4 hours per shift at least 100 hours per year
Qualifications:
- Additional security clearance may be required in compliance with government regulations
- Annual training requirement in HIPAA as directed by hospital
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions; willingness to learn
- Ability to work well with others, even in stressful situations
- Basic administrative skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good communication, to include listening, skills
- Ability to work well with many different personality types
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.
Training Requirements:
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- Any required clinic/hospital orientation/training
- HIPAA training
- All appropriate In-service training as determined by supervisor
- On the job training
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $0.35 per year
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Columbus AFB, MS 39710 (Required)
Work Location: In person