Chiropractic Assistant

Socket.dev; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (403b)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Lake Superior Community Health is seeking a Chiropractic Assistant/Receptionist to support the clinical care team and manage clerical duties. The role includes assisting with patient prep, reviewing routine X-rays, and ensuring smooth patient flow.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, aiding chiropractors during procedures, maintaining equipment, and documenting necessary information. XRAY certification is required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Able to provide care in a sensitive, nonjudgmental manner.
• Familiarity with general office equipment and computer use.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings.
• Required to become certified in X-ray operation within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-visit planning and review of routine X-ray results.
• Prepare patients for appointment and assist chiropractor with procedures.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies; ensure equipment is ready.
• Discharge patients and ensure chart documentation is complete.
• Keep radiography equipment in good working order and schedule inspections.

Skills

Efficient worker

Team player

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray operation certification

Office equipment

Job description

Lake Superior Community Health is currently seeking a Chiropractic Assistant/Receptionist.
The Chiropractic Assistant works within the clinical care team to assure quality patient care and to support the goals of Lake Superior Community Health Center. The Chiropractic Assistant (CA) will perform delegated clinical and clerical duties within the supervising chiropractor’s scope of practice. The chiropractor supervision shall be active and continuous, but shall not necessarily require the physical presence of the supervising chiropractor at the time and place that the services are rendered.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a positive, enthusiastic, professional, and proactive member of the LSCHC team.
• Assist with pre-visit planning for patients including review of routine x-rays, preventative services, and acquiring supporting documentation from other providers.
• Assure all consents and needed equipment are readily available for procedures.
• Assure needed documentation is present such as requested by the chiropractor.
• Provide direct care to patients and assist chiropractor with clinical procedures consistent with protocols.
• Assure patient flow is efficient and patients are redistributed as necessary in order to stay on-time.
• Open exam & treatment rooms at beginning of the day and close at end of the day.
• Prepare patients for appointment.

• Assist patient to an exam room.
• Capture chief complaint.
• Obtain and document any pre-procedure information as needed.

• Discharge patients.
• Maintain radiography equipment according to policy and procedure.
• Assure regular inspections of radiography equipment as directed by manufacturer.
• Keep current certification in CPR and radiology (as deemed by State of MN).

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and stock exam rooms.
• Sterilize instruments.
• Maintain inventories of clinical supplies, instruments, and equipment; coordinate and oversee the disposition, serviceability and sterilization of clinical facilities and equipment.
• Stock patient care rooms.
• Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with each member of the clinical care team.
• Assure efficiency in communications and adherence to organization workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Able to provide health care in a sensitive, nonjudgmental manner to persons of all economic levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Computer experience.
• Familiarity with general office equipment.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, as required by position.
• Required to become certified in Xray operation within 60 days of hire

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work efficiently and productively at all times.
• Ability to maintain a cordial relationship with patients and staff.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to use problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use tact, collaboration, and diplomacy when working with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403b)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development