Temp: Clinic Supervisor Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Kenmore, Washington (Clinic) - Kenmore, WA 98028Position Type: TemporarySalary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 HourlyJob Shift: Onsite


Position Summary:

The Supervisor Assistant is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Washington, serving in a collaborative role to support and enhance the supervision provided by the primary Supervisor.This job involves the Assistant acting as an additional resource during patient encounters, working closely with the Supervisor to ensure comprehensive care.The Assistant steps in when the Supervisor is occupied elsewhere, maintaining a consistent presence with interns during patient interactions.

 

Key Responsibilities:


Collaborative Patient Care: Act as a key collaborator with the Supervisor during patient encounters, ensuring a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment, while respecting the Supervisor's authority over the student-patient encounter to enhance overall patient care quality.
Student Intern Support: Accompany interns in the room with patients or in the Preview Room during non-patient times, providing guidance and support in alignment with the Supervisor's directives.
Dynamic Role Transition: When the Supervisor enters a room where Intern I's are attending to a patient, the Assistant may be invited to transition to other treatment rooms or return to the Preview Room, following the Supervisor's discretion. 
Support Supervisor's Responsibilities: Assist in facilitating the approval of diagnoses, treatment plans, and treatment prescriptions, acknowledging the Supervisor's pivotal role in signing off and closing patient charts.
Adherence to Supervisory Authority: Acknowledge and uphold the fact that the patient encounter is conducted under the authority of the Supervisor's acupuncture license, ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.




Qualifications


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Licensed Acupuncturist: Holds a valid acupuncturist license in Washington.
Clinical Experience: Skilled and experienced in acupuncture practice.
Communication Skills: Good communication to work effectively with students and the primary Supervisor.
Commitment to Standards: Dedicated to upholding professional and regulatory standards in acupuncture.


This role is crucial for supporting the educational and clinical goals of our acupuncture program, creating a collaborative and enriching environment for both students and faculty.






 

Benefits:

All employees (including students, temporary, and sub-on-call) who are not full benefit eligible will receive sick leave accruals. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

 

Supplemental Information:
Bastyr University believes that inclusive diversity is essential for achieving academic excellence and creating a profoundly enriching university experience. Our faculty and staff are committed to achieving our mission by educating students to be future leaders that bring the natural health arts and sciences to people from all backgrounds. Promoting an educational environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their talents while experiencing a sense of community, we expect campus members to engage in respectful communication, behaviors and thoughtful self-reflection, increase their understanding of cultures and empower people who are disenfranchised, marginalized or oppressed. In so doing, the University pledges to prepare our students (and support faculty and staff) to recognize and appropriately respond to health inequities that affect multiple communities. This involves infusing DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs, clinical training and patient services. In all, Bastyr University is dedicated to the welfare of our students and patients as well as to promoting equal opportunity and access in education and health care.


In alignment with Bastyr's DEI commitment, applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged. 
Bastyr University does not discriminate against any person in matters of employment, application for employment, student or applicant for admission, or participation in our programs or benefits on the basis of the following protected classes: ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth,
breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), ethnic or national origin (includes language use and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), marital status, genetic information, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of
cancer), veteran or military status or any other protected category under applicable local, state