Clinical Assistant- Center Mental Health

Clinical Assistant - Center for Mental Health

Position Summary:

This position is eligible for up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus. 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 the 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.

• 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.
• Processes 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 in 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.

• 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, contributing to department/office goals.
• Becomes familiar with ICD‑9 and CPT coding.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.
• Coordinates patient appointments for X‑ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, etc., as ordered by 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.

The pay ranges from $17.00–$25.16 per hour.

Job Details:
Entry level, Full‑time, Health Care Provider, Hospitals and Health Care industry.

Updated 8.20.25. Position posted 1 day ago.