Clinical Assistant- Office Support Services- Per Diem

Guthrie; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan with employer Contrib.

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance programs

Employee wellness and support

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a per diem Clinical Assistant– Office Support to join our Centerway, NY outpatient practice. You will provide both clinical and administrative support, assisting with examinations, arranging care coordination, scheduling, and patient communication.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, vital signs, and preparing patients for exams, while maintaining efficient office operations. Per diem hours cover multiple departments, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.
• Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient to obtain medical history.
• Determines vital signs and documents in medical record.
• Assists provider during exam and treatment.
• Directs patient to examination room and prepares patient for examination.
• Processes liaison duties between patients, providers, and hospital staff.
• Updates patient information and coordinate appointments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Assistant– Office Support (Per Diem)

Deliver Compassionate Care and Make a Difference Every Day!

Office Support is seeking a per diem Clinical Assistant to join our dedicated team serving Centerway, NY.

If you're passionate about helping patients and want to build a rewarding career in healthcare, this would be your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Clinical Assistant provides both clinical and administrative support within an outpatient practice. This position works closely with providers, patients, and care teams to deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining efficient office operations. Responsibilities include obtaining patient information, assisting with examinations, coordinating care, scheduling appointments, and supporting day-to-day clinical activities

Your Workday:

Per Diem- Day Shift hours- Covers multiple departments.

A per diem position is an as-needed job where you work only when the employer needs coverage, rather than on a fixed full-time or part-time schedule.

What You’ll Receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee wellness and support resources

Recognized Excellence:

• America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2025, 2026 - Newsweek
• Best Places to Work 2025 - Modern Healthcare
• America's Best-In-State Employers (PA) 2025 - Forbes
• America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025 - Forbes
• America's Best Employers for Women 2025 – Forbes

Office Support - Centeway

Every day is different Office Support Services positions support patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, phone communications, and coordination between patients and clinical teams. The variety keeps the work engaging and allows you to build valuable healthcare experience.

You’ll be the first impression for patients As a Patient Service Specialist, you help create a welcoming and positive experience for patients by greeting them, scheduling appointments, answering questions, and helping them navigate their care journey. This role is essential to delivering Guthrie’s commitment to patient-centered care.

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.

Pay ranges from $ 17.40-$25.66 based off experience.

Updated 8.20.25