Clinical Assistant

Description

General Job Summary: Responsible for assisting providers with patient care by performing a variety of clinical and clerical duties.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in the delivery of health care and patient care management.
• Provides patient education per provider protocol.
• Maintain patient information in an electronic health records system.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and co-workers.
• Maintain clinical quality assurance standards.
• Ensures clerical responsibilities and patient information is completed in a timely manner as assigned.
• Adheres to the scope of practice per federal/state laws.
• Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and safety standards of the organization.
• Ensure certifications are current and up to date.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the practice.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical certification required and one year experience preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification preferred.

Schedules will change as department needs change, including overtime and weekends. Travel as needed.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of electronic health records and practice management systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA guidelines
• Knowledge of medical practice care and terminology.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.

Skills:

• Strong skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to proactively plan, prioritize, and complete tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion while caring for others.
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations.

Equipment Operated: Standard medical and office equipment.

Work Environment:

• Medical office and exam/procedure room settings.
• Standing and walking 90 % of the time.
• Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Standing and walking 90 % of the time. Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.