Assistant to the Valve Clinic Program in all responsibilities by ensuring that communication among patients, families and physicians is up to date in regards to upcoming testing/procedure of valve clinic and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement(TAVR) patients. Entering information into all databases and keeping them up to date. Assists in patient office hours for TAVR patients.

Education:
Minimum:   High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred:   Completion of a Certificate/Diploma/Degree program in a healthcare related fi led i.e. Medical Assistant, LPN or RN

Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Preferred:  Current Credential/Certification/Licensure appropriate to education

Experience:
Minimum: Two years of secretarial experience using current software applications. Prior experience in a patient care role (i.e. Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant).
Preferred:   Prior cardiology office experience.

Other Requirements:
Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.

Status:
Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements:
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 - FREQUENT
●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 - OCCASIONAL
●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 - N/A
●Reaching Horizontal*
- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENT
●Reaching Overhead*
- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT
●Grasping*
- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT
●Finger Manipulation*
- To manipulate objects with the use of fi ngers - 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 -CONSTANT
●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
●OCCASIONAL
●
20# - > 50#
●
Pulling*
- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction
OCCASIONAL  20# - > 50#
●Lift*
- Floor to waist
●OCCASIONAL   20# - 50#
●Lift*
- Waist to shoulder
FREQUENT ---  Up to 20#
●Lift*
- Shoulder to overhead
OCCASIONAL  Up to 20#
●Carrying*
- To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
OCCASIONAL   Up to 20#
●Environmental Factors
Working alone - N/A
●Working in cramped quarters
- OCCASIONAL
●Constant interruptions
- CONSTANT
●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 - OCCASIONAL
●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