Clinical Support Technician Nursing and Patient Care

Indian Health Service; Crow Agency (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Health Technician (Clinical Assistant) to support the medical and nursing team in a Montana facility. The role may involve front-desk tasks, patient intake, and assisting physicians, with emphasis on patient education and care coordination.

The incumbent will perform clerical and technical duties under RN supervision, assist with registration and discharge, manage supplies, and participate in emergency procedures including CPR.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks that are of a clerical and technical support to the Medical and Nursing Staff.
• Trained and assists with the registration and discharge process of patients admitted to the inpatient nursing unit.
• Explains procedures and instructions for visit, provides informal and basic health education to patients and families.
• Answers phones, screens calls and forwards to appropriate staff.
• Stocks supplies in exam rooms and cleans exam rooms between patients to ensure availability.
• Monitors supplies and notifies the Charge Nurse and/or nurse supervisor of supply needs.
• Assists in emergency situations, including CPR and other lifesaving maneuvers.
• May collect sample data from charts for QA studies and assists with performance improvement activities.
• Obtain BLS within 6 months of hire and maintain current CLS certification and other skills necessary for competence.

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Health Technician (Clinical Assistant) to support the medical and nursing team in a Montana facility. The role may involve front-desk tasks, patient intake, and assisting physicians, with emphasis on patient education and care coordination.

The incumbent will perform clerical and technical duties under RN supervision, assist with registration and discharge, manage supplies, and participate in emergency procedures including CPR.