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The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of patient conditions and elements. The noise level is moderate to quiet.  \nPhysical Demands  \nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  \nThis position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.  \nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  \nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work  \nThis position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.  \nTravel  \nThis position may require less than 25% travel, dependent on the MSP client location that you are assigned to. You, alone, have the opportunity to accept or decline job assignments based on location and travel required.  \nRequired Education and Experience  \n1. High school diploma.  \n1. At least one year of Health care industry experience.  \nAdditional Eligibility Qualifications  \n1. Medication Aide certification.  \n2. Demonstrated experience with production of specialized materials and documents.  \n3. Proofreading and editing skills.  \nAAP/EEO Statement  \nMedServices Personnel [Inc. is](Inc. is) an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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