Clinical Assistant 1, 2

Alaskajobs; Wrangell (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

and more

Job summary

SEARHC is seeking a Clinical Assistant 2 to support a rural ambulatory care clinic. The role includes clinical tasks beyond CA1, data entry, rooming patients, POCT, and assisting with minor procedures while maintaining clinic flow.

Minimum qualifications include CMA certification, an active BLS card, and a high school diploma or GED. The position offers benefits and the opportunity for professional advancement within SEARHC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Clinical Competency within 3 months of hire and every 3 years required.

Responsibilities

• Performs Clinical Assistant 1 duties with additional experience and judgment.
• Prepares for patient visits by reviewing charts and needed forms.
• Obtains and records age-appropriate vital signs per protocol.
• Obtains medical history updates and medication history.
• Collects and documents information in patient charts; maintains records.
• Assists with procedures, minor surgeries, POCT, nebulizer treatments, and cast removal.
• Maintains exam rooms, equipment, and infection control; stocks supplies.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

EMR proficiency

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Current BLS certification

Job description

Pay Range:$25.00 - $30.04The Clinical Assistant 2 provides care to infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and elderly in a rural ambulatory care clinic. This position is essential in maintaining efficient clinic operations and patient flow to maximize the provider’s time and to ensure access to care. Clinical Assistants perform administrative duties, data management, and handle basic clinical tasks that are more complex than Clinical Assistant 1, such as performing nebulizer treatments, cast removal, DM foot screenings and other procedures per competency assessments. This information is written in patients’ chart along with patients’ medical history. This position works closely with providers giving support such as rooming patients, point of care testing as ordered, answering phones, processing provider orders, data entry, and participation in training processes.

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.

• retirement
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• health insurance
• dental
• vision benefits
• life insurance
• long and short-term disability
• and more

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Performs the duties of Clinical Assistant 1 but has additional experience or education to apply more extensive knowledge of medical practice and terminology and judgment.
• Prepares for patient visit by reviewing chart for needed forms, follow-up labs or procedures needed.
• Obtains and records age-appropriate vital signs per department protocol, i.e., temperature, height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, respiration, pulse oximetry, visual acuity testing.
• Obtains medical history update and confirms medication history.
• 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.
• Ensure patient medication and immunization records are current.
• Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately.
• Transport patients within the facility, as needed.
• Demonstrate ability to smoothly manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow.
• Reports, and when appropriate, records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients, unusual incidents, or breeches in safety. Observes patients to ensure 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.
• Provides specimen collection, Point of Care Testing (POCT). Follows protocol for collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens. With appropriate provider’s written orders: apply heat/cold packs, abdominal binders, anti-embolism stockings, obtain 12 lead EKGs per competency assessment, peak flow, applies oxygen as ordered.
• Assists patients with ambulation or transfer; perform minor treatments, e.g., simple dressing changes, nebulizer treatments, ear lavage, cast removal, use of an automated defibrillator (AED practices approved airway management techniques, DM foot screening.
• Provides basic patient education material and discharge instructions as directed by the provider.
• 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.
• Performs basic health coaching and patient education, according to evidence-based guidelines using patient education materials.
• Conducts daily/weekly/monthly QA checks on equipment and maintain logs.
• Demonstrates correct utilization of computer-based health information systems and electronic health record systems. Notify provider or supervisor of any repairs/safety concerns that need attention.
• Answers inquiries of a general nature by nursing staff, provider staff, other departments, visitors, and patients: assisting them in a friendly and cooperative manner; receives and relays messages to personnel and uses proper telephone etiquette. Makes confirmation calls to patients as needed.

Other Functions

Provides cross-coverage for their peers, helping peers and clinics that need assistance to ensure the efficient and effective flow of patients throughout.

Attends and participates in at least 50% of 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 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.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification - required.
• Higher-level certification considered, must obtain Certified Medical Assistant Certification within 1 year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required
• Clinical Competency completed within 3 months of hireand every 3 years -- required.

Minimum Experience Required

• One of the following conditions must be met:
• Completion of the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program
• OR
• One year experience as a CA 1 with SEARHC, with successful completion of Competency Assessment
• OR
• One year experience as a CNA, EMT, or CHA
• One of the following conditions must be met:
• Completion of CCMA Training Program at SEARHC
• OR
• One year of experience in healthcare
• OR
• 2 years customer service experience
• OR
• Certified Nursing Assistant training
• OR
• EMT: 1 year actively practicing EMT
• OR
• Alaska Community Health Aide –level 1 completed

Knowledge of

• Clinic procedures for receiving and following through on a patient visit and any related clinic treatments, procedures.
• Age-appropriate patient vital signs and behaviors
• Basic patient triage
• Familiar with medical terminology

Skills in

• Communication and use of customer service skills
• Computer application skills sufficient to utilize medical database in a competent manner
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational skills

Ability to

• Train and use various EMR systems and accurately record patient data
• Communicate and interact with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Multi-task and care for more than one patient at a time
• Recognize and respond appropriately in emergency situations
• Operate medical equipment including blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, EKG machine, etc.

Position Information

Work Shift:OT 8/40

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