Chiropractor Assistant 6762

Meridian Health Services•Muncie, IN

27d

About The Position

Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others! You are the dynamic, professional Chiropractor Assistant we are looking for. You will provide assistance to Chiropractic providers and other support staff in patient care and ensure quality health care is delivered in a timely fashion. Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency required
Valid drivers license, a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required if needed for the employees specific location.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Chiropractic practice preferred
Minimum 1-year experience in community health center, or similar setting preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the Mission of Meridian Health Services
Supports the providers in all duties to ensure quality health care is provided to all patients
Provides quality, efficient, and effective care to all patients
Communicates status of patients to incoming personnel, communicates with physicians regarding the care of patients, transcribes, clarifies and implements physicians orders
Responsible for initiating, supervising, delegating activities associated with patient treatment plan
Prepares equipment and assists physician during examinations and treatment
Performs appropriate telephone triage using established practice guidelines
Reviews patient medication lists
Notifies physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct medical consultation
Facilitates patient and family access to health care, school, and community resources including specialists, pharmaceutical assistance services, mental health and drug treatment programs
Writes progress notes on patients: charts or enters information in EMR, as appropriate, indication patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required
Provides health education to patients and families
Assist in performing administrative duties including, but not limited to, answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing, faxing, copying patient medical records, and basic medical records maintenance
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educations programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops as needed
Collaborates with all team members to provide quality care
Complies with all federal and state laws as well as all Company policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Complies with all HIPAA rules, including but not limited to, the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule and the Breach Notification and Enforcement Rules
Assists in developing ideas and programs to reach more students and staff members at the local schools
Demonstrates ongoing professional growth through participation in relevant educational endeavors and appropriate associations
Maintains patient confidentiality
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested
Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information
Performs related work as required, and other duties as assigned