CLINICAL SUPERVISOR - CARDIOTHORACIC & VASCULAR SURGERY

Performs duties as the Clinical Supervisor; responsible for the daily operations, to include patient flow and site operations for the offices. Oversees inventory; keeps manager informed of critical issues. Collaborates with Practice Administrator for staff, mid-level and physician office hours and scheduling. Serves as an O.S.H.A. compliance team member. Resolves problems/concerns of patients, staff or physicians.

Education:

• • Minimum:  High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred:  Graduate of an LPN or Registered Nurse Program

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

Healthcare Provider CPR
Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant, Current PA LPN or RN license and Act 33/73 clearances

Experience:

• • Minimum:  Three years clinical experience in a physician office or within a healthcare related field.

• •  Preferred:  Prior leadership experience

Status:  Exempt

• The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
  Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
  Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
  Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
  
    NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
• Non-Material Handling

• Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - OCCASIONAL

• Walking - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT

• Sitting - Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT

• Stooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL

• Bending - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL

• Twisting - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL

• Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A

• Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A

• Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - FREQUENT

• Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

• Squatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL

• Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL

• Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL

• Reaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL

• Reaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL

• Grasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT

• Finger Manipulation - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT

• Seeing - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

• Hearing - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

• Repetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - FREQUENT

• Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - FREQUENT

• Material Handling 

• Pushing - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person

• OCCASIONAL

• Up to 20#

• Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person

• OCCASIONAL

• Up to 20#

• 20# - 50#

• Lift - Floor to Waist

• OCCASIONAL

• 20# - 50#

• Lift - Waist to shoulder

• OCCASIONAL

• 20# - 50#

• Lift - Shoulder to overhead

• OCCASIONAL

• 20# - 50#

• Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

• OCCASIONAL

• Up to 20#

• Environmental Factors

• Working alone - OCCASIONAL

• Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL

• Constant interruptions - FREQUENT

• Working with hands in water - OCCASIONAL

• Use of power tools - N/A

• Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A

• Exposure to vibration - N/A

• Exposure to dust - N/A

• Exposure to noise (constant) - N/A

• Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - CONSTANT

• Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A

• Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - N/A

• Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - OCCASIONAL

• Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - CONSTANT

• Working with bloodborne pathogens - FREQUENT

• Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand 
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• As relates to this position:

• Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT

• Medium - N/A

• Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A

• Demonstrates leadership abilities to oversee the day to day operations which ensure efficient and cohesive patient flow. Creates orientation plan for new staff and provides feedback to the Practice Administrator. Collaborates with Practice Administrator for staff, physician and mid-level scheduling.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize patient needs and determine care path in collaboration with physician and/or mid-level provider as needed.
• Work with insurances and incentive programs to receive maximum reimbursement.
• Ensure proper utilization of office EMR. Supervises clinical staff to ensure proper patient care is provided. Ensures staff and office are compliant with O.S.H.A. regulations.
• Resolves patient complaints and problems/concerns of staff or physicians in a timely manner. Provides appropriate education for medication management, pre and post-procedural instruction as needed.

• Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completed annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintained license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.