Clinic Assistant Family Medicine (Part-Time)

ST JOHNS HEALTH•Jackson, WY

6d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Assistant Family Medicine performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative responsibilities include scheduling appointments, preparing charts, and communicating with patients by phone. Clinical duties include preparing patients for examinations, recording vital signs and medical histories, obtaining electrocardiograms, collecting specimens, performing point-of-care testing, and giving injections. The role prepares patient records for physician review, interviewing patients to document medical and social histories and reconcile medications in the electronic medical record. The assistant supports patient and family education, coordinates follow-up care, referrals, and procedures, and communicates with nurses and providers to support safe, thorough care. The position is based on-site in a clinic office setting and reports to the Clinic Operations Manager Primary Care.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalence certificate.
Prior clinic or medical experience.
Computer experience.
BLS certification required at the time of hire.
Ability to lift 20 pounds.
Ability to perform intermittent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, bending, and stretching.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification.
Certified Nurse Assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient records for physician review, including gathering records from electronic systems or other health care facilities in accordance with Release of Information protocols.
Interview patients to obtain medical, surgical, social, and family histories; reconcile medications and document information in the electronic medical record.
Obtain and record vital signs, including height, weight, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure.
Assist physicians in educating patients and families about health status, prevention, maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Answer phone calls and document follow-up in the medical record.
Assist front office staff with patient scheduling as needed.
Coordinate care, including follow-up appointments, referrals, and procedure scheduling.
Communicate efficiently and effectively with nurses and providers to support safe and thorough patient care.
Carry out testing and specimen collection as ordered by the attending provider.
Perform clinical duties that may include preparing patients for examination, obtaining electrocardiograms, performing point-of-care testing, and giving injections.