Clinical Assistant II

Sagility

84d • $14 - $17

About The Position

The position involves assisting the physician and/or registered nurses in facilitating the transition of the patient/client from the registration process to the actual receipt of services by professional and technical personnel. Responsibilities include performing initial physical measurements and history taking, interviewing to obtain history, taking Pottinger growth chart measurements such as weight and height, collecting specimens for laboratory analysis, conducting laboratory procedures according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Acts standards, maintaining appropriate laboratory controls, and documenting services provided.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of an approved program in Certified Nurse Assistant, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, or Certified Phlebotomist Program.
• One (1) year of experience in Public Health or in a medical setting such as nursing home, hospital, or doctor’s office, with experience in providing patient care services, conducting laboratory procedures, or the collection of specimens for laboratory analysis.
• OR two (2) years of experience in Public Health or in a medical setting with similar experience.
• An equivalent combination of education or experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient to obtain information for medical record for the new patient or update existing file.
• Explain services that patient may be receiving and/or answer questions raised by patient.
• Perform appropriate laboratory tests according to CLIA and departmental procedures and policy and document results appropriately.
• Conduct appropriate laboratory controls and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Take appropriate measurements of patient/client, including weight, height, blood pressure, and head measurement.
• Administer developmental and PASE assessments, vision and hearing screening, etc.
• Document activities and services in patient medical record.
• Counsel patient regarding services of department.
• Order supplies to replenish materials used by staff.
• Stock clinic examining rooms with necessary materials to be used by staff.
• Answer phone and direct calls to appropriate person.
• Administer the car seat program for the department, instructing patients on the use of the seat belt and accounting for rental fee (if applicable).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees