HEALTHCARE STUDENT ASSISTANT

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60715

Location

Columbia

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

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The MU Student Health Center, a department within the Division of Student Affairs, provides a world-class health and well-being experience that engages students within an innovative and educational healthcare environment that supports exceptional healthcare while promoting student success.

Job Description

The Student Healthcare Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Student Health Center by assisting nursing and administrative staff in delivering high-quality, efficient, and compassionate care to students. This position provides hands-on experience in a clinical setting.

Essential Functions

• Print patient information sheets and visit labels for clinical staff.

• Escort patients from the lobby to exam rooms and assist with patient flow throughout the clinic.

• Clean and prepare exam rooms between patients, ensuring a sanitary, organized environment.

• Check expiration dates on medical supplies and remove or report expired items.

• Restock exam rooms and supply areas with necessary medical supplies.

• Collect completed paperwork and clipboards from clinical pods and return them to the appropriate staff or designated areas.

• Deliver laboratory specimens to the Point of Care (POC) testing area.

• Perform laboratory functions and testing at the Student Health Center as assigned, in accordance with established laboratory protocols.

• Ensure all documentation requirements related to laboratory functions are completed accurately and consistently.

• Transport patients via wheelchair to hospital ancillary departments or the Emergency Room, as directed by staff and based on patient acuity.

• Report incidents, concerns, or unusual situations to the supervisor through verbal communication and email.

• Assist clerical staff as needed, including:

• Cleaning and organizing the lobby area

• Preparing medical records for pick-up

• Loading and organizing clipboards for patient use

• Assist the Nurse Supervisor with assigned tasks.

• Attend and participate in training sessions and meetings as required.

As with all positions, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the mission and values of the Student Health Center and the Division of Student Affairs.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$16.40 per hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Shift

Number of hours per week: 8-12 hours per week. Schedule may vary from week to week.

Shifts: as scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and/or 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (typically no weekends during the academic year).

There are no scheduled shifts over Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, or the Summer semester.

This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for a student title, an individual must be enrolled at the University of Missouri. Enrollment in the summer session is not required if the student was enrolled in the Spring semester and is pre-enrolled for the Fall semester. Selection is contingent upon results of a review with the Office of Institutional Equity, Office of Student Accountability & Support, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, previous MU appointment history, and reference checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare or customer service setting is helpful but not required.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate written and verbal instructions to ensure laboratory tests are performed accurately and reported using approved methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, with a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, flexibility, and attention to detail in a busy, fast-paced clinic environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to a variety of situations.

Application Materials

Complete application, and upload the following: résumé, class schedule, cover letter, and 3 or more references which must include at least 1 MU supervisor (if applicable). Please provide your MU e-mail address in the contact information section of the application.

Benefit Eligibility

This is a student position and is not eligible for University benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.