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Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Pontiac, Michigan

Honor Community Health is a 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center co-located within 20 locations. Our mission is to provide for the health and wellness needs of the underserved of Oakland County through the provision of comprehensive, integrated primary, behavioral health, and dental care. We serve all populations regardless of their ability to pay. Our team is passionate about serving the people of Oakland County. 

*NOTE: All employees are required to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

Position Description THE EMT AT HONOR COMMUNITY HEALTH (HCH) IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR HIGH-PERFORMING HEALTHCARE TEAM. THIS NON-EXEMPT POSITION REPORTS TO THE LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT, PRACTICE MANAGER, OR DIRECTOR OF HEALTH CENTER OPERATIONS DEPENDING ON THE POSITION LOCATION. THE EMT PROVIDES DIRECT AND INDIRECT PATIENT CARE WHILE ASSISTING CLINICIANS IN DELIVERING EVIDENCE-BASED, PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL CARE. THE EMT IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING GENERAL OFFICE DUTIES AND PATIENT RECORDS AND MONITORING VARIOUS CLINICAL PROCESSES.

Essential Functions:

Clinical Office Tasks

  1. Keeps the appropriate supplies stocked in exam rooms and lobby areas. Maintains patient confidentiality and strictly follows privacy regulations.
  2. Places patients in examination rooms according to the established workflow protocol of the healthcare facility.
  3. Cleans the exam room immediately after a patient visit, following the proper protocol.
  4. Ensure that the exam room is set up properly for the next visit by following the correct procedure.
  5. Follows the workflow of the medical office and assists in making patient visits efficient and timely.
  6. Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment. Performs first-aid and emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures such as stomach suction, airway management, and heart monitoring during ambulance ride.
  7. Operates equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments. Administers drugs either orally or by injection or performs intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
  8. Coordinates work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department staff.
  9. Performs other duties as assigned*.  *During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in the job description. During clinic operation shortages and without advance notice, the employee may be relocated to a different HCH location.

Patient-Centered Care

  1. Adheres to the guidelines, procedures, and protocols established by the Medical Director and the Director Health Center Operations
  2. Helps with taking care of patients and making sure the patient encounters are properly documented in the electronic health record.

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Clinic and Office Operations

During every patient visit, rec

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