Clinical Assistant-Physician Services
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Job Location:
Cicero, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Clinical Assistant supports the delivery of patient care in the physician practice setting. The Clinical Assistant rooms patients and provides clinical services within the scope of a non-licensed position. This includes collecting and documenting patient information performing phlebotomy and patient education assisting in office-based testing and procedures and supporting the administrative operations of the office.
Job Responsibilities
- Within the appropriate scope of practice prepare patient for physician/provider examination and/or other testing or procedures performed in the physician practice office.
- Obtain and record detailed past medical history current medical information and any gaps in preventive care. Measure and record at least three vital signs per patient visit. Performs EKGs and other medical office testing and procedures.
- Perform required phlebotomy venipuncture cleansing wounds/lesions sites according to CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act 1988) requirements. Provide accurate and timely education to each patient.
- Arrange for diagnostic testing specialist appointments and hospital admission.
- Maintain waiting room examination rooms lab rooms offices and order supplies as required.
- Work in the front office as needed for patient check in answering phones chart organization and scheduling appointments. Receive payments from patients for services.
- Contribute to team building through the support of management decisions and participating in performance improvement activities. Train other Clinical Assistants.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: None
- Preferred: One (1) or more yearsâ of Medical Office experience previous patient care experience in the specialty applied for. Experience as an EMT Pharmacy Technician CNA STNA prior CMA or RMA or military medical training.
License/Certification Requirements
- Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association) within 30-days of hire or transfer to the position
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
About Company
At Riverview Health, we believe all patients deserve our help, whether they're residents of Hamilton County or elsewhere. We believe in hiring quality physicians, investing in advanced medical technologies and maintaining an atmosphere of genuine caring and respect.
