Clinical Aide

Western Sierra Medical Clinic; Nevada City (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Job summary

Western Sierra Medical Clinic is seeking a part-time Clinical Aide in Nevada City, CA. The role includes greeting patients, guiding them to the correct department, and ensuring smooth patient flow through the clinic.

Responsibilities include stocking supplies, preparing lab-test kits, assembling registration packets, and coordinating between Medical Assistants and Receptionists. Strong computer skills and the ability to type 40 wpm are required, with bilingual Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Computer literacy with Windows, Word and Excel.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute.
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and direct them to the appropriate department.
• Gather, stock and prepare supplies.
• Prepare lab-test kits.
• Assemble clinic registration packets.
• Serve as liaison between Medical Assistants and Receptionists.
• Follow safety precautions to protect staff and patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Keep work areas clean in all spaces.
• Care for and sterilize equipment as needed.
• Follow clinic policies and infection control standards.

Skills

Computer literacy

Typing 40 wpm

Mobility - stand/walk/sit

Safety & confidentiality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system familiarity

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 75-Tyler Foote - Nevada City, CA 95959Position Type: Part Time - Hourly Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Shift: Day

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:

• Greets patients entering clinic and directs them to appropriate department for their visit.
• Gather, stock, and prepare supplies
• Prepare lab-test kits
• Assemble Clinic registration packets
• Works as liaison between Medical Assistants and Receptionists
• Practices 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.

QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Computer 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 terminology
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)