Clinic Support

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Florence (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Career scholarships

Quality training

Leadership programs

NetSpend option

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

VOANS is seeking a Clinic Support Specialist to provide administrative and clinical support under the Clinic Manager, including scheduling appointments, preparing exam rooms, and performing duties within scope as directed by providers.

The role requires completing a state-approved Medical Assisting or CNA training program and at least one year of experience serving a frail or elderly population, with a focus on clear communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, families and outside agencies.
• Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and as delegated by the licensed nurse.
• Education: Successful completion of a state approved training program in Medical Assisting or Certified Nurses Aide *Required*
• Experience: Minimum of one-year experience working with a frail or elderly population required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam/treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean throughout the day.
• Greet and check in patients arriving at the clinic.
• Perform clinical tasks within their scope of practice as directed by the provider (injections, basic wound care, toenail trimming in non-diabetic participants, removing sutures).
• Restock clinic supplies in each exam room at the end of each day per established par levels.
• In collaboration with the clinic manager, orders, receives and stocks clinic/medical supplies.

Skills

Effective communicator

Independent decision-making

Education

Medical Assisting or Certified Nurses Aide training

Job description

Job Highlights

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Career scholarships
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
• NetSpend option: 50% of wages before payday
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Pay: $21-$24.50 based on experience

Schedule: M-F, 8a-5pm occasional evenings and weekends

About the job

The Clinic Support Specialist: The primary purposes of the Clinic Support staff are to perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of the Clinic Manager. Responsibilities include, scheduling of inside medical appointments with our Clinical Staff, prepare exam/treatment rooms for patient examinations, and perform appropriate clinical tasks within their scope of practice, as directed by the provider Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories; preparing exam rooms and patients for clinic appointments; providing medical treatments within their scope of practice as directed by the PCP or RN, maintaining all required documentation for Homecare appointments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.
• Education: Successful completion of a state approved training program in Medical Assisting or Certified Nurses Aide *Required*
• Experience: Minimum of one-year experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
• Effective communicator with staff, families and outside agencies.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and as delegated by the licensed nurse.
• Ability to understand medical charts, doctor’s orders, the participant’s plan of care, Primary Care Provider orders, and, to communicate with participants and staff.
• Schedule participant visits within the PACE clinic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare exam/treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean throughout the day.
• Greet and check in patients arriving at the clinic.
• Perform appropriate clinical tasks within their scope of practice, as directed by the provider such as giving injections, basic wound care, toenail trimming in non-diabetic participants, and removing sutures.
• Restock clinic supplies in each exam room at the end of each day per established par levels.
• In collaboration with the clinic manager, orders, receives and stocks clinic/medical supplies.
• Follow correct policy and procedure for reporting of incidents: staff, residents, etc.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.
• Prepare exam/treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean throughout the day.

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