Clinic Aide
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA
•$17 - $22•Onsite
About The Position
Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and the Lead Medical Assistant, the Clinic Aide provides basic clinical and non-clinical assistance to the clinical team by supporting efficient clinic throughput, maintaining a safe environment of care and promoting a patient/family-centered visit experience.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED - Required
- Basic computer and telephone skills
- Basic vital sign assessment and documentation
- Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate communication
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience or childcare experience - Preferred
- Work in behavioral health environments - Preferred
Responsibilities
- Surveillance of waiting room and notification of clinical team if patient has been waiting for an extended period
- Intervenes as necessary to calm patients and families, explain delays and provide frequent updates on expected wait times
- As required, support social distancing and patient/family masking by providing reminders and engaging patient and family in conversations that promote compliance
- Assist clinic staff in providing a clean and effective environment of care. This includes, but is not limited to: Stocking exam rooms with needed supplies, Wiping down rooms between patients, Keeping exam rooms clean, neat and patient-ready
- Assisting patients with way finding
- Maintain and support others in complying with current personal protective equipment (PPE) standards
- Notifies clinical team immediately with any concerns regarding patient safety or wellbeing
- Provides assistance in obtaining vital signs and growth measurements under the supervision of the Credentialed Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse or Provider
- Assist in the escorting of select patients from parking garage to exam room
- Escort stable patients between clinic appointments, and ancillary services when infection control precautions must be maintained
- Provide 1:1 supervision of patients at risk for self-harm
- Navigate the medical record and document data as instructed
- Upload scans and images into EMR
Benefits
- Annual influenza vaccine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
