A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
Responsible for providing technology support for the Ludden Speech and Language Clinic under the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Provides support to all Communication and Science Disorders students, faculty and staff. Communicates with internal and external people to coordinate work. Five hours per week for Fall & Spring 26/27. This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies . Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:
Communication:
Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.
Critical Thinking:
Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.
Professionalism:
Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
Technology:
Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently. Provide in-service training and consultation to students, faculty and staff for the purpose of maximizing the use of technology in providing speech therapy. Explore field relevant technology and assistive technologies for the purpose of identifying appropriate assistive technologies and keeping current with best practices and up to date tools. Maintain equipment and so ware used to support clinicians. Install commonly used AAC and multi-lingual apps, including, but not limited to Vooks, Ultimate SLP and Propio. Install AAC script builders on clinic computers. Coordinate the purchase and download of applications for iPads and books for book clubs. Coordinate the technology loan program for clients, including reset when returned. Created HUB tickets and document escalate on process for issue resolution. Validate app functionality so they are supported by current operating systems. Provide support for Visipitch as requested. Assist with installation of Medicat on Microsoft and MAC devices. Ensure client medical files are coded properly and scan documents into the Medicat so ware. Create training and record training videos as needed. Maximize technology use in classrooms by aiding professors in development of presentations, videos, and digital classroom support . Create digital training for faculty and students by collaborating with HUB and CIDAT to maximize digital use within department. Aid faculty in Nursing Simulation Lab for utilization of digital simulation equipment. Assist at student orientations as requested. Performs other job duties as assigned.
MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Must be Federal Work-Study eligible Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter 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. Must be a full-time registered graduate student during the me of appointment. Proficiency with basic computer programs include Office, Excel, Google, Power point and Microsoft and Apple systems. Working knowledge of email systems, computer hardware and peripherals. Ability to work independently, with strong communication (oral and written), organizational, interpersonal and me management skills . Attention on to detail and ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and prioritize. Ability to work with a diverse population in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner.
Description of Hours:
Some flexibility with days and hours, 5 hours per week based on the school calendar. Some work can be completed remotely. Weekend and evening work may be required.
