Mixer jobs in Newport News, VA

Description

Job Title: Allergy Mixer 

Department: Allergy

Reports To: Allergy Lead/Office Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Mix all of the allergy immunotherapy serum for all allergy patients.
• Mix testing trays according to expiration dates.
• Maintain allergy inventory needed for the mix room.
• Pass the annual practical Mixing Test.
• Maintain and practice sterilization protocols for compounding accordantly to regulations. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Medical Assistant diploma or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. 

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Lift, position and/or transfer patients of variable weights
• Lift supplies/equipment
• Occasional stress from dealing with many staff and patients 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to hear and talk. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.

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.
• Able to Multi-Task
• Basic Computer Skills/ Knowledge
• Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Knowledge of medical record protocols and legal and ethical requirements related to keeping patient information confidential.

This position is a full time position and requires you to be available Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm.