Clinical Assistant-Otorhinolaryngology- Full Time

Guthrie; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,660; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant in Ithaca, New York, to perform clinical and clerical duties. The role involves direct patient care, including obtaining medical histories and determining vital signs. Additionally, the Clinical Assistant will assist providers, maintain medical records, and handle appointment scheduling. Competitive pay ranges from $17.00 to $25.16 per hour, with eligibility for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. This position is ideal for individuals with a high school diploma seeking to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical history.
• Determine vital signs and document in the patient's medical record.
• Assist provider during exam and treatment.
• Direct patient to examination room and prepare patient for examination.
• Responsible for greeting patients and updating their medical record.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate level of supplies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Assistant – Otorhinolaryngology – Full Time

Position Summary

• Eligible for up to a $5,000 sign on bonus.
• 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.

Essential Functions

• Interview patient to obtain medical history.
• Determine vital signs (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc.) and document in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist provider during exam and treatment.
• Direct patient to examination room and prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Perform liaison duties between patients, Providers, hospital staff, etc.
• Process ancillary reports and all other patient results to the provider for review and assist with patient communication.
• Responsible for greeting patients and updating various pertinent information into the patient’s medical record.
• Route 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

• Answer telephones and schedule 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.
• Assist with obtaining and processing referral and pre‑certification requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality, respect and consideration of patients and others.
• Apply Guthrie values (patient centeredness, teamwork, excellence) when performing daily tasks.
• Maintain equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and clinic policies and procedures.
• Perform and document quality control on equipment as required.

The pay ranges from $17.00-$25.16 per hour.

Updated 8.20.25

Senior Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care