Clinical Assistant- GYN- Full Time

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to a $5,000 sign on bonus

Job summary

Guthrie is looking for a full-time Clinical Assistant in Sayre, United States. This role involves performing both clerical and clinical duties to support Providers in a busy clinic environment. Responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, assisting with patient examinations, managing appointments, and ensuring confidentiality at all times. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong medical terminology knowledge, and excellent customer service skills. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology needed.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history and document vital signs.
• Assist provider during examinations and treatments.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage phone communications.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to communicate

Dependability

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team As a Clinical Assistant!

Position Details:

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)
• Shifts: 8:00 – 5:00
• Days: Monday through Friday
• Up to a $5,000 sign on bonus

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.