Clinical Assistant- Gastroenterology-Full Time

Guthrie; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a Clinical Assistant to perform clinical and clerical duties in a multi-provider clinic. This role supports patient care by taking histories, measuring vitals, assisting during exams, and coordinating appointments and referrals.

Education requires a high school diploma. The ideal candidate has strong medical terminology knowledge, communication and customer service skills, and the ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate and excellent customer service skills a must.
• Must be dependable, professional, flexible and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient to obtain medical history.
• Determines vital signs and documents in the medical record.
• Assists provider during exam and treatment.
• Directs patient to examination room and prepares patient for examination.
• Performs liaison duties between patients, providers, hospital staff, etc.
• Process ancillary reports and all other patient results to the provider for review and assists with patient communication.
• Greeting patients and updating information into the medical record.
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for visit completion.
• May be required to do phlebotomy.
• May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.
• Answers telephones and schedules patient appointments.
• Takes messages of a medical nature.
• Performs other clerical functions as necessary.
• Quotes patient self-pay balances at time of scheduling.
• Informs patients of their financial obligations.
• Directs patients to the patient representative for assistance with their account.
• Applies disinfection/sterilization/universal precautions as per guidelines.
• Maintains supplies.
• Attends department meetings and contributes to goals.
• Becomes familiar with ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.
• Coordinates patient appointments for X-ray, CT, PT, etc.
• Assists with obtaining and processing referral and pre-certification requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for patients.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

None

Job description

Join Our Team as a Clinical Assistant!

Monday‑Friday 8‑5

• Up to a $5,000 sign on bonus
• Pay ranges from $17.40‑$25.16 based on experience

Position Summary

Performs duties of a clinical and clerical nature. Maintains records and applies knowledge and skills to run a full functioning office for one or more providers in clinic. Assists professional staff by performing routine duties in caring for patients.

Education, License, Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Knowledge of medical terminology, ability to communicate and excellent customer service skills a must. Must be dependable, professional, flexible and able to multi‑task.

Essential Functions

• Interviews patient to obtain medical history.
• Determines vital signs (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc.) and documents in the patient’s medical record.
• Assists provider during exam and treatment.
• Directs patient to examination room and prepares patient for examination and treatment.
• Performs liaison duties between patients, providers, hospital staff, etc.
• Process ancillary reports and all other patient results to the provider for review and assists with patient communication.
• Responsible for greeting patients and updating various pertinent information into the patient’s medical record.
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for visit completion.
• May be required to do phlebotomy.
• May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.

Other Duties

• Answers telephones and schedules patient appointments.
• Takes messages of a medical nature (requests for prescription refills, test results, etc.).
• Performs other clerical functions as necessary.
• Exhibits good telephone etiquette.
• Quotes patient self‑pay balances at time of scheduling.
• Informs patients of their financial obligations.
• Directs patients to the patient representative for assistance with their account.
• Applies principles of disinfection/sterilization/disease transmission/universal precautions as per clinic and manufacturer guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate level of supplies.
• Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals.
• Become familiar with ICD‑9 and CPT coding.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.
• Coordinate patient appointments for X‑ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, etc. as ordered by the providers.
• Assists with obtaining and processing referral and pre‑certification requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, respect and consideration of patients and others.
• Applies Guthrie values (patient centeredness, teamwork, excellence) when performing daily tasks.
• Maintains equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and clinic policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents quality control on equipment as required.