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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking a full time Clinic Assistant to work in Coral Gables FL. The Clinic Assistant performs a variety of clerical duties associated with patient care unit operations. Further the incumbent handles administrative duties including filing records scheduling lab work and hospital admissions making followup calls phoning in prescriptions and calling to get lab test results.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Assembles completes and processes patients charts and keeps patient records accurately identified.
Transcribes doctors orders and checks charts for incomplete histories and operative summaries bringing issues to the attention of the appropriate member of the healthcare team for correction. Orders unit supplies to maintain inventory of the units equipment stock and supplies.
Assists with receiving distributing and sorting supplies brought to the unit.
Obtains laboratory and xray reports and notifies doctors of results.
Utilizes IDX RIS/PACS to track patient arrival times and advises front desk personnel of patient delays to maintain daily schedule.
Greets patients upon arrival and verifies patient information.
Directs patient to the dressing room and ensures the patient has changed into a gown and removed all metal items from their person.
Documents all equipment issues and reports to appropriate managing staff.
Assists in copying completed patient paperwork delivering originals to front desk for scanning and distributing copies to appropriate reading rooms.
Receives telephone calls and responds to inquiries from visitors.
Reports unusual incidents in a timely manner to appropriate supervisory personnel.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 6 months of relevant experience
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.
- Commitment to the Universitys core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
Assists the physical and occupational therapists with treatment procedures as directed. Communicate with departmental team nursing and physician staff as needed and as directed by therapists.
Participate in quality and safety improvement activities.
Correctly sets up prepares and administers modalities for patient treatment as directed and supervised by therapists.
Correctly and courteously positions patients for treatment as directed by therapists.
Follows designated instructions on safety procedures and precautions when assisting with patient treatment.
Verbally report significant information or changes in a patients condition to the appropriate therapist immediately.
Maintain a safe and clean work area in the clinic.
Maintain appropriate equipment logs (ie temperature for hydrocollator freezer etc. Maintain appropriate water levels in the hydrocollator daily.
Stock linen and prepare treatment areas between patients throughout the day.
Clean treatment tables mats exercise equipment thermal modalities etc. such that there is no accumulation of dust dirt or debris.
Punctual attendance for all scheduled shifts.
Requests for time off are made one month in advance.
Documents all equipment issues and reports to appropriate managing staff.
Reports unusual incidents in a timely manner to appropriate supervisory personnel.
Department Specific Qualifications
Education:
College education / bachelors degree in a related field preferred
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H2Employment Type
Full-Time
