Clinical Assistant-Cardiology

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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 a Clinic. Assists professional staff by performing routine duties in caring for patients.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, excellent customer service skills, dependable, professional, flexible and able to multi-task.

• Interview patient to obtain medical history.
• Determine vital signs (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc.) and document in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist provider during exam and treatment.
• Direct patient to examination room and prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Perform liaison duties between patients, providers, hospital staff, etc.
• Process ancillary reports and all other patient results to the provider for review and assist with patient communication.
• Responsible for greeting patients and updating various pertinent information into the patient’s medical record.
• Route patient after exam to proper area for visit completion.
• May be required to do phlebotomy.
• May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.

• Answer telephones and schedule patient appointments.
• Takes messages of a medical nature (requests for prescription refills, test results, etc.).
• Perform 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, along with contributing to department/office goals.
• Become familiar with ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.
• Coordinate patient appointments for X-ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, etc. as ordered by the 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.

Pay ranges from $17.00-$25.16 per hour.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Johnson City, NY