Department: University Life - Student Health Services
Classification: Direct Svc Associate 2
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Pay Band: 02
Salary: Salary range starting low $50k, commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Works with Minors Check: Yes
About the Department:
Student Health Services (SHS) provides health care services at George Mason University. SHS provides primary care services and health promotion to eligible students at Mason, including, but not limited to, initial and follow up assessment, history taking, physical exam of patients, utilization of differential diagnosis, appropriate interventions, consultations and referrals as indicated, and basic emergency treatment and stabilization. Staff provide services to faculty, staff, and visitors on an as needed basis. SHS operates its main clinic on the Mason Fairfax campus and smaller clinics on the Mason Square (Arlington) and SciTech campuses (Prince William).
About the Position:
The Clinical Medical Assistant works independently with other healthcare professionals to provide high quality health care in a clinic setting. The Medical Assistant utilizes clinical and laboratory skills in preparing patients for provider visits, administering prescribed treatments and medications, performing diagnostic tests, and carrying out other duties as requested by clinical leadership.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Skills:
Classification: Direct Svc Associate 2
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Pay Band: 02
Salary: Salary range starting low $50k, commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Works with Minors Check: Yes
About the Department:
Student Health Services (SHS) provides health care services at George Mason University. SHS provides primary care services and health promotion to eligible students at Mason, including, but not limited to, initial and follow up assessment, history taking, physical exam of patients, utilization of differential diagnosis, appropriate interventions, consultations and referrals as indicated, and basic emergency treatment and stabilization. Staff provide services to faculty, staff, and visitors on an as needed basis. SHS operates its main clinic on the Mason Fairfax campus and smaller clinics on the Mason Square (Arlington) and SciTech campuses (Prince William).
About the Position:
The Clinical Medical Assistant works independently with other healthcare professionals to provide high quality health care in a clinic setting. The Medical Assistant utilizes clinical and laboratory skills in preparing patients for provider visits, administering prescribed treatments and medications, performing diagnostic tests, and carrying out other duties as requested by clinical leadership.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Skills:
- Records patient intake including vital signs, allergies, and medications;
- Performs procedures such as ear lavage, EKGs, and basic first aid;
- Assists providers during procedures and chaperones sensitive exams;
- Follows OSHA safety practices, including handling of biohazard materials;
- Maintains a safe environment for staff and patients by proper sterilization of instruments and cleaning and stocking supplies; and