Clinical Assistant- Walk-in Care- Full Time

Guthrie; Town of Vestal (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health coverage

PTO accrual

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Career development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Guthrie's Walk-In Care in Chenango Bridge, NY is seeking a Full Time Clinical Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

You will perform clinical and clerical tasks, obtain patient information, assist with exams, schedule appointments, and maintain accurate records while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service. This role includes day/evening shifts and weekend work, with opportunities for growth within Guthrie.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Patient-focused with excellent customer service.
• Dependable, professional and able to multi-task in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient information and vital signs as needed.
• Assist providers during examinations and treatments.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and support front-desk duties.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Assistant– Walk - in Care (Full Time)
Deliver Compassionate Care and Make a Difference Every Day!
Walk-in-Care is seeking a Full Time Clinical Assistant to join our dedicated team serving Chenango Bridge, NY, and nearby communities.
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: Full Time - Day/ Evening and weekends. 2 12 hour shift and 2 8 hour shift every other week.

What You’ll Receive:

• Up to a $5,000 sign on bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Immediate PTO accrual
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee wellness and support resources

Recognized Excellence:

• Best Places to Work 2025 - Modern Healthcare
• America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2025, 2026 - Newsweek
• 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

Walk in Care- Chenango Bridge:

The Chenango Bridge Walk-In Care location includes numerous providers and clinicians caring for patients of all ages. Working alongside experienced healthcare professionals allows Clinical Assistants to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-focused environment.

Chenango Bridge Walk-In Care is designed to treat patients with acute care needs when they cannot get to their physician's office during regular business hours. As a Clinical Assistant, you help patients receive timely care when they need it most.

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-$25.16 based on experience

Updated 8.20.25