Clinical Assistant 1

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)

Juneau (AK)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 37,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) seeks a Clinical Assistant to support patients across ages in a rural ambulatory clinic. Responsibilities include rooming patients, basic clinical tasks, data entry, and coordinating with providers to optimize patient flow.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED and a current BLS certification, with Clinical Competency training within 3 months and every 3 years. Shift details: M-F 8-5; SEARHC offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED is required.
Current BLS certification within 45 days of hire.
Clinical Competency completed within 3 months and every 3 years.

Responsibilities

Prepare for patient visits by reviewing charts and needed forms.
Accurately document information in patient charts and maintain records.
Recognize signs requiring prompt intervention and act appropriately.
Assist with procedures and minor office surgeries.
Set up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.
Sanitize exam rooms and maintain sterile equipment.
Maintain lab supplies and inventory; stock as needed.
Provide cross-coverage for peers and attend staff meetings.

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA knowledge

EMR systems

Medical equipment operation

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Tools

EKG machine

Pulse oximeter

Lab equipment

Job description

Pay Range:$25.00 - $26.86The Clinical Assistant provides care to infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and elderly in a rural ambulatory care clinic. Essential job responsibilities include rooming patients, performing clinical duties, maintaining lab and exam rooms, quality assurance activities and demonstrating customer service skills. In addition, Clinical Assistants perform administrative and data management tasks. This position is essential in maintaining efficient clinic operations and patient flow to maximize the provider’s time and to ensure access to care. This information is written in patients’ chart along with patients’ medical history. This position works closely with providers giving support such as rooming patients, performing Point of Care testing, answering phones, processing provider orders, data entry, and participation in training processes. Must demonstrate good judgment and be self-starting but works under close supervision of provider.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Shift Details

M-F 8-5

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Prepares for patient visit by reviewing chart for needed forms, follow-up labs or procedures needed.
Accurately collects and documents information in patient chart. Keeps patient records in order with all forms properly identified; copies and compiles other medical data as needed.
Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately.
Reports, and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients, unusual incidents, or breeches in safety. Observes patients to insure children, elderly, or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance.
Sets up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.
Prepares patients for and assists with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
Sanitizes exam rooms between patients. Appropriately processes surgical equipment and ensures sterile package integrity. Maintains a safe and clean environment.
Ensures exam room supplies are organized and stocked. Maintains lab equipment and organizes lab supplies. Inventory, re-order, and stock medical supplies.
Disposes of solid/liquid waste and infectious materials according to infection control standards.
Conducts daily/weekly/monthly QA checks on equipment and maintains logs.
Performs office duties to include:

Other Functions

Will provide cross-coverage for their peers, helping peers and clinics that need assistance to ensure the efficient and effective flow of patients through the department.
Attends and participates in at least 50% area staff meetings annually; responsible for applying information presented in staff meetings; participates in unit goal setting; complies with area and departmental scheduling guidelines; initiates discussion with department manager regarding area or department issues; complies with dress code; refers un-resolved problems with patients/visitors/co-workers to appropriate Manager for resolution; addresses employee concerns consistent with Human Resources Policy.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Details:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

High school diploma or GED – required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire – required.
Clinical Competency completed within 3 months and every 3 years – required.

Minimum Experience Required

Customer service experience
Health care experience, education or training

Knowledge of

Clinic procedures for receiving and following through on a patient visit and any related clinic treatments, procedures.
Age-appropriate vital signs and behaviors.
HIPAA and SEARHC Policies.

Skills in

Communication and use of customer service skills.
Computer application skills sufficient to utilize medical databases in a competent manner.
Ability to operate medical equipment including blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, EKG machine, etc.

Ability to

Learn and use various EMR systems and accurately record patient data.
Communicate and interact with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Recognize and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

Other Qualifications