Clinical Assistant- Walk in Care- Full Time

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus of $5,000

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sayre is seeking a candidate for a clinical position involving diverse responsibilities such as patient interviews, record maintenance, and clerical duties to assist providers. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, knowledge of medical terminology, and excellent customer service skills. The role includes direct patient interaction and administrative tasks, ensuring a supportive healthcare environment. The position is eligible for a $5,000 Sign on Bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is a must.
• Excellent customer service skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain medical history.
• Determines vital signs and documents in medical records.
• Assists provider during examinations and treatments.
• Processes reports and other patient results.
• Schedules patient appointments and answers telephones.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Excellent customer service skills

Strong communication

Dependability

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: This position is 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Processes 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.
• Becomes familiar with ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.
• Coordinates 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.