Care Assistant - Fair Oaks/Carmichael, CA
About The Position
We’re seeking a passionate Care Assistant to join the Unified Care team as both technical and clinical roles to develop an innovative, team-based chronic disease management program. You will utilize iHealth devices and Unified Care platform to help manage patients with chronic conditions on-site and online with other clinical team members. Under general supervision in a fast-paced Primary Care clinic setting, the Clinical Assistant will assist with direct patient care as dictated by established protocol and coordinate the team to achieve team goals. This role is eligible for clinical hours, which can be used when applying for medical school, PA, nursing school, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above is REQUIRED
- Exceptional communication abilities and meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstrated patience and empathy, especially when interacting with the elderly
- Strong problem-solving skills coupled with high adaptability and a keenness to learn
- Collaborative team member with leadership potential, capacity to motivate peers, and a commitment to maintaining precise records
- Proficiency in computer operations and technical platforms such as Google Workspace (Chat, Doc, Spreadsheet, Slides) and Zoom
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with fundamental medical procedures and terminologies is a plus
- Bilingual capability in Spanish is preferred
Responsibilities
- This role requires you to be tech-savvy with the ability to work with our internal messaging channels (Google Workspace, Zoom, Google spreadsheet, pdf, printers, etc. ). Also requires you to be patient and able to explain technology to a non-tech savvy population. You will be responsible for teaching our elderly patients how the mobile app and medical device work, as well as helping them with troubleshooting any tech issues.
- Communicate effectively with both tech-savvy and non-tech savvy individuals, conveying technology concepts clearly and patiently.
- Communicate well with teammates, providers, and staff in the clinic.
- Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations.
- Maintains accurate documentation in electronic health records.
- Performs routine specialized procedures, such as setting up the iHealth products for the patients under established protocols.
- Obtains pertinent labs and other tests as needed by the provider.
- Manages clinic inventories and medical supplies.
- Educates and advises patients on specific medical issues within established parameters including obtaining prescription information.
- Directs patient flow following provider schedules/patient appointments.
- Maintains assigned examination rooms.
- Coordinates routine office activities and administrative functions to support clinic activities.
- Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
- Conduct patient outreach calls following provided scripts to schedule appointments, provide follow-up care information, and promote health education
- Other clinic related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401K
- Paid Time Off, Federal Holidays, and Leaves
- Annual Performance-Based Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
