**POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** EDUCATION: High school diploma and college coursework in medical specialty preferred EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year work experience in healthcare field preferably service related. REQUIREMENTS: Obtains appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific specialty if applicable. KNOWLEDGE: + Knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty. + Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to a particular medical specialty. + Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families. SKILLS + Skill in performing assistance tasks appropriately. + Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions. + Skill in understanding of patient educational needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families. ABILITIES + Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. + Ability to project a pleasant and professional image. + Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks. + Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others. **Licenses/Certificates:** Current BCLS certification or obtained during the first week of orientation Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.