Chiropractic Assistant

About the position

The position involves performing patient care activities as directed by the clinic Chiropractor and prescribing physician. The role includes assisting with developing x-ray films, cleaning, storing supplies, instruments, and equipment, and providing administrative, clerical support, as well as patient therapies.

Responsibilities

• Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the organization.
• Performs according to approved policies and procedures.
• Participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.
• Considers patient rights in performance of job responsibilities.
• Contributes to the quality/performance improvement process.
• Observes safety measures in performance of job responsibilities.
• Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.
• Corrects or reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance in accordance with Facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences.
• Evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance as needed.
• Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, inservices, seminars, workshops, conferences, and quality/performance improvement activities according to job responsibilities and requirements.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Documents information received from the patient and disseminates it to the appropriate people or areas.
• Performs patient care activities as directed by clinic chiropractor.
• Assists with other office duties as needed.

Requirements

• Training provided by onsite chiropractic physician.
• CA Registration (provided by the organization).