Clinical Aide

Western Sierra Medical Clinic Inc; Nevada City (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sierra Medical Clinic seeks a clinical aide to guide patients through visits, screen entries, and direct them to the right department. The role includes stocking supplies, preparing lab kits, assembling registration packets, and supporting front-desk coordination.

Candidates should be high school graduates, computer literate with Word/Excel, and able to type 40 wpm. Spanish bilingual skills preferred for effective patient communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Computer literate with Windows, Word and Excel.
• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Able to stand, walk or sit for long periods.
• Familiarity with an EMR system preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and directs them to the appropriate department.
• Gather, stock, and prepare supplies.
• Prepare lab-test kits.
• Assemble Clinic registration packets.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information.
• Serve as liaison between Medical Assistants and Receptionists.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:Under direct supervision of clinical nurse manager, the clinical aide guides patients through their visit to the clinic, assuring patients have been screened prior to entering the building and directing them to the appropriate department to optimize patient flow through clinic.SPECIFIC DUTIES:(This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)Greets patients entering clinic and directs them to appropriate department for their visit.Gather, stock, and prepare suppliesPrepare lab-test kitsAssemble Clinic registration packetsWorks as liaison between Medical Assistants and ReceptionistsPractices standard safety precautions to ensure safety to self, other staff and patients.Ensures confidentially of all patient, family, provider, and other staff information. Only discusses patient information when pertinent to care and only with appropriate personnel.Maintains a clean work environment in personal spaces, staff space, and patient spaces such as exam rooms.Maintains and cares for office and clinical equipment and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes equipment.Upholds Western Sierra Medical Clinic's Policies and Procedures, infection control standards, applicable state, federal and local laws.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or GEDComputer literate (i.e. logging on to computer, usage of keyboard and mouse, familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel).Ability to type 40 wpm.Ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods of time; also stooping, bending, walking and stretching during patient care.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION:Familiarity with an electronic practice management (EMR) system.Medical terminologyBilingual (Spanish preferred)