CLINICAL ASSISTANT

LifeBridge Health; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeBridge Health in Westminster, MD seeks a Clinical Assistant to serve as a vital link between patients and healthcare providers. Under supervision, you will handle a range of clinical tasks to support examinations and treatments, emphasizing high-quality care and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include patient intake, exam preparation, provider assistance, POC testing, lab coordination, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Requires BLS, HS diploma, and 1 year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs and visit reason; prepare patients for exams.
• Assist physicians and APPs during exams and procedures; accompany personal exams as needed.
• Perform EKG, blood glucose, hemoccult, and specific gravity testing as competencies allow.
• Collect and label specimens and enter results into the EHR.
• Support quality measures and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient-first

Team collaboration

Clinical data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

As a Clinical Assistant, you will serve as a vital link between our patients and healthcare providers. Under the direct supervision of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will perform a variety of clinical responsibilities to ensure the seamless examination and treatment of patients. We are looking for a proactive, collaborative professional who is committed to high-quality care, fiscal responsibility, and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Intake: Obtain and document vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and the primary reason for the visit.
• Exam Preparation: Prepare patients for visits or procedures, ensuring they are appropriately gowned and comfortable.
• Provider Assistance: Assist physicians and APPs during exams and procedures; serve as a chaperone for personal exams as needed.
• Point-of-Care (POC) Testing: Upon completion of required competencies, perform EKG, blood glucose, hemoccult, and specific gravity testing.
• Lab Coordination: Collect and label specimens (urine dipsticks, cultures, pregnancy tests, etc.) and perform accurate data entry of results into the patient’s electronic health record.
• Quality Measures: Assist in achieving health outcomes for value-based programs by closing "quality of care" gaps and ensuring accurate clinical documentation.
• Resource Management: Maintain adequately stocked and unexpired supplies in patient care areas; notify supervisors when reorder points are reached.
• Patient Experience: Keep patients informed of appointment status if delays occur and assist with rescheduling or follow-up coordination when necessary.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a thorough understanding of HIPAA standards regarding patient confidentiality. Participate in practice meetings to improve safety and innovation.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.

Core Competencies

• Strong communication skills and a "patient-first" mentality.
• Ability to work proactively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in clinical data entry and maintaining quality control records.
• Commitment to the hospital’s customer service standards.