Clinic Assistant

Description

Position Title: Clinic Assistant

Department: Client Services

Accountable to: Director of Nursing and Sr. Director of Client Services

FLSA Status: Non-exempt / Full-time (32 hours per week)

Results Statement: I am accountable for producing the following results:

Assistant performs a variety of clinical and administrative tasks that promote optimum patient care and satisfaction while enhancing provider and clinic effectiveness.

• Perform appropriate aspects of patient care including assisting with all client paperwork, signatures and preparation of medical chart.
• Collects appropriate patient specimens for testing, including swabs, urine and blood
• Chaperone and assist providers during exams/procedures as needed.
• Performs point of care testing and shares results with patient
• Assists with discharge of patient confirming appropriate paperwork is completed
• Provides patient health counseling and instruction
• Recognizes emergency situations, seeks assistance and intervenes appropriately
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

• Participate in prayer as an integral part of the day-to-day operation of the Clinic with other staff members and volunteers
• In the absence of a volunteer Receptionist, performs receptionist duties, including answering the phone, scheduling appointments, and patient intake procedures
• Documents data and assessments in the patient record including all forms and logs
• Keeps lab and exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly including quality control of testing supplies and medications and placing orders as needed
• Faxes medical records, reports and other documents according to HIPAA regulations
• Assist in entering client data into Waycool database system in a timely manner
• Send Monthly Report to Director of Nursing as requested

• Complies with state and professional licensing and continuing education requirements including CPR certification
• Participates in quality assurance activities and all training seminars (OSHA, volunteer in-services, staff trainings/retreats and others)

• Attend regular organizational meetings of CLARITY
• Assists in activities to promote Clarity Testing Clinic in the community

Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Senior Director of Client Services or CEO

• High School Diploma or GED required. Has minimum training of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited CNA or MA program is preferred but not required
• Has one year of work experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred
• Has one year of experience as a volunteer in some ministry capacity
• Exhibits skill in interpersonal communication and ability to relate to a diverse clientele, as well as other medical professionals
• Self-motivated, dependable, responsible and able to establish priorities
• Must have basic computer knowledge as well as experience using Word and Excel

• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include: sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time; operating office equipment; and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Visual Acuity; ability to see and hear within normal parameters, must use hands and fingers to use keyboard and mouse; operate equipment or controls; reach above shoulder heights, below the waist; or lift to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required.

Company-Wide Performance Standards for Success

The following guidelines are standard across all positions within Clarity.

• Be a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Agree with and be willing to uphold the Statement of Principle, Statement of Faith and policies of Clarity
• Ability to understand Clarity’s job procedures, responsibilities, and scope of duties. Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall…