Practice Clinical Assistant Float – Full-Time (80 hours per pay period) |Variable Days 8:00am - 5:00pm | (Variable Practices Kalamazoo |Calhoun |Van Buren)

Bronson Healthcare; Portage (MI); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bronson Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support physicians and medical staff. The role involves preparing patients for visits, collecting histories and vitals, and assisting with routine testing and procedures.

You will input data into the EMR, coordinate tests and referrals, and help with check-in/out and scheduling. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality while working in a fast-paced

Formación

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to input and retrieve data in computerized systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patients for visits including histories and vital signs.
• Input data from patient questionnaires and maintain chart accuracy.
• Set up exam rooms for procedures and reprocess instruments as needed.
• Coordinate admissions, referrals, and outside tests across departments.
• Assist with check-in/check-out, scheduling in EMR, and front-desk duties.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Data entry

Independence

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

EMR system

Descripción del empleo

Working under direction of the provider, the Clinical Assistant provides general support and functions for the Medical Assistant and practice. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Travel between practice locations sometimes with little notification.* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required* Effective problem-solving and prioritization skills.* Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and process information in a confidential manner.* Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, doctors and other staff.* Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.* Ability to work independently and function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals.* Ability to input and retrieve data from the organization's computerized systems.* Must have excellent verbal and communication skills.* Ability to maintain positive customer service.* Ability to establish effective working relations with physicians, office staff, and employees in a team environment.* Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.* Work that produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of lightweight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.* Prepares patient for visit including, histories, vital signs and routine testing of hearing, vision or point of care testing.* Inputs data from patient questionnaires* Sets up room for procedures* Acts as a chaperone for providers* Prepares instruments for reprocessing* Maintains documentation standards and reviews chart prior to appointment to assure requests and documents are in place.* Accurately documents required information in patient charts.* Schedules outside tests or procedures for patients in other departments of facilities such as x-ray, MRI, etc.* Coordinates admissions and referrals, etc.* Cleans exam rooms and stocks exam rooms with supplies as needed.* Conducts day to day inventory of supplies and report items to be ordered.* Assists patients with check in, check out* Assists in the scheduling of appointments in EMR system as required.* Answers phone and directs calls where appropriate* Confirms upcoming patient appointments* Assists in completion of misc. patient forms (Worker Compensation, FMLA,Disability, etc.)* Attends staff, educational or other meetings as required.* Performs other related duties as assigned by medical assistant, nurses, practice manager, or providers within his/her scope.