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3 people are interested
Patient Intake
ORGANIZATION: Free Clinic of Southwest Washington
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3 people are interested
SUMMARY: The Patient Intake volunteer is an important member of the volunteer team during clinics. They help greet and register patients, order laboratory tests, fill out registration forms, and explain the informed consent process to the patients. They also assist with other tasks as they arise. We serve upwards of 25‐35 patients each clinic. This would not be possible without the triage volunteer to help facilitate the check‐in process!
SCHEDULE Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:30 am‐11:30pm or Tues/Thurs 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
TRAINING PROVIDED Trained by shadowing current volunteer before working solo. Written Guidelines for job tasks are provided (see pg.2)
REQUESTED COMMITMENT
One regular shift per month - for one year.
QUALIFICATIONS
Some clinical knowledge preferred
Enthusiasm for helping the underserved.
Readiness to learn new skills and take on responsibility.
Detail‐oriented and capable of focusing in a busy clinic environment.
BENEFITS
- The satisfaction of having helped uninsured families, the larger community, and the Free Clinic, which would not be able to function without its volunteers.
- Valuable health care experience and insight, useful to anyone considering a career in health care.
- A potential letter of reference, for academic and professional applications.
- The fun of being a member of an enthusiastic, diverse, and caring team of volunteers.
For questions please contact 360-313-1389 or volunteer@freeclinics.org
To Volunteer please visit our website and complete your application at https://freeclinics.org/volunteer/
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About Free Clinic of Southwest Washington
Location:
4100 Plomondon Street, Vancouver, WA 98661, US
Mission Statement
To provide and facilitate access to free, compassionate, quality basic health care for children and adults who are otherwise unable to obtain such services.
Description
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington is a free medical clinic offering basic medical care to low-income, uninsured patients through our Urgent Care Clinics, M-W-F 8:30am-12:00 and T/Th 5:30pm-9:30pm. Health Screening Clinics (blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol) are offered on Friday mornings. Immunization Clinics are provided on the first and third Wednesday evenings 5:30pm-7:30pm of every month. Our vision clinics are Monday evenings by wait list and by appointment only and dental services are offered at varied times by wait list and by appointment only through the mobile Free Clinic Dental Van.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4100 Plomondon StreetVancouver, WA 98661
DATE POSTED
January 31, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 1 regular shift per month for 1 year.