Service to the Armed Forces - Medical Treatment Facility: Clinic Volunteer Fairfax County, Virginia

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Purpose

This position supports the Regional Service to the Armed Forces department. Provide assistance with tasks in a clinical setting; support staff in a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities as well as enhance the morale of patients.

Responsibilities

• Support the Red Cross mission
  * Duties vary, based on area. Duties may include administrative tasks such as answering phones; filing; computer/data entry; providing comfort items; craft assistance; chair/bedside assistance; info and referral
  * Clinic duties may include surgical prep; runner; charting; reception; prepare patients for treatment
  * Prepare welcome packets for wounded warriors
  * Maintain professionalism and confidentiality

Time Commitment

Flexible with a scheduled commitment of at least 4+ hours block of time once a week for a year. Shifts are scheduled Monday-Friday during business hours.

*Very limited to no parking at Walter Reed - highly recommend Metro

COVID Vaccination Required (fully, 2 weeks after 2nd dose)

Needs to be a US citizen without dual citizenship

Qualifications

Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.

• Additional security clearance may be required in compliance with government regulations
  * Ability to follow written and oral instructions; willingness to learn
  * Ability to work well with others, even in stressful situations
  * Basic administrative skills
  * Excellent customer service skills
  * Good communication, including listening, skills
  * Ability to work well with many different personality types
  * Ability to stand for long periods of time

Relationships

Red Cross Leadership and volunteers; Department supervisor; Department staff; patients and family members

Length of Appointment

1+ year, renewable

Development Opportunities

• Opportunity to assist military members and their families in a clinic/medical setting.
  * Attend relevant training

Requirements

• Orientation to the American Red Cross
  * Any required clinic/hospital orientation/training
  * HIPAA training
  * All appropriate In-service training as determined by the supervisor
  * On-the-job training