Clinical Assistant Level I

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is seeking a Full-time Clinical Assistant to support our Outpatient Wound Care Center!
Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm M-F
Major Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf.
Prepares treatment rooms prior to patient arrival.
Assists in the collection and recording of information including, current medications, and allergies, reports results to licensed nurse
Checks in patients in the EMR upon arrival, witnesses’ signature, applies patient identifying bracelet after using two forms of identification.
Ensures adequate information is available for the RN prior to initial consultation by obtaining medical records timely, obtaining reports and other information as requested.
Answers phone calls and manages daily activity of the office under the direction of the licensed nurse.
Schedules repeat and new appointments for patients.
Documents all activities in EMR according to defined guidelines.
Documents pertinent information, observations, and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner
Provides care to patients of the department including but not limited to assistance with ambulation and providing comfort items.
Bathing, dressing/undressing, bed pans/urinals (toileting), mouth care/grooming and shaving as directed by licensed nurse.
Taking vital signs, weights, emptying/maintaining drainage devices, measuring intake and output, as directed by licensed nurse.
Assists with prepping patient for procedure. Collecting food trays, providing water pitchers, and assist with feeding as guided by licensed nurse.
Assist with transferring patient (bed to chair/chair to bed), ambulation, turning and positioning.
Assist in transporting patients.
Monitor skin condition and report to licensed nurse.
Restock supplies as needed to work area, treatment, and patient rooms
Directing visitors as needed.
Ability to manage multiple competing tasks, develop effective plan for accomplishing daily tasks and manage priorities and allocation of available resources along with care team.
Alternate responsibilities may include cross-training and floating to other identified patient care departments.
Qualifications:
Minimum of High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Must have one of the following:
Certified from a CNA program upon hire
Enrolled in an accredited nursing program having completed core nursing curriculum for ADLs as part of clinical rotations
Graduate of a foreign nursing program
Graduate of an accredited nursing program, having failed board licensure
BLS or Heart Saver Certification required

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.
Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.
Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.
Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Why work for Stamford Health?

Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate.
Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys.
With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.

Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations.
Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care.
We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.

For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Must have one of the following: Certified from a CNA program upon hire, Enrolled in an accredited nursing program having completed core nursing curriculum for ADLs as part of clinical rotations, Graduate of a foreign nursing program, Graduate of an accredited nursing program, having failed board licensure
• BLS or Heart Saver Certification required

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf.
• Prepares treatment rooms prior to patient arrival.
• Assists in the collection and recording of information including, current medications, and allergies, reports results to licensed nurse
• Checks in patients in the EMR upon arrival, witnesses’ signature, applies patient identifying bracelet after using two forms of identification.
• Ensures adequate information is available for the RN prior to initial consultation by obtaining medical records timely, obtaining reports and other information as requested.
• Answers phone calls and manages daily activity of the office under the direction of the licensed nurse.
• Schedules repeat and new appointments for patients.
• Documents all activities in EMR according to defined guidelines.
• Documents pertinent information, observations, and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner
• Provides care to patients of the department including but not limited to assistance with ambulation and providing comfort items.
• Bathing, dressing/undressing, bed pans/urinals (toileting), mouth care/grooming and shaving as directed by licensed nurse.
• Taking vital signs, weights, emptying/maintaining drainage devices, measuring intake and output, as directed by licensed nurse.
• Assists with prepping patient for procedure. Collecting food trays, providing water pitchers, and assist with feeding as guided by licensed nurse.
• Assist with transferring patient (bed to chair/chair to bed), ambulation, turning and positioning.
• Assist in transporting patients.
• Monitor skin condition and report to licensed nurse.
• Restock supplies as needed to work area, treatment, and patient rooms
• Directing visitors as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple competing tasks, develop effective plan for accomplishing daily tasks and manage priorities and allocation of available resources along with care team.
• Alternate responsibilities may include cross-training and floating to other identified patient care departments.

Benefits

• Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate.
• Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys.
• With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.
• Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations.
• Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care.
• We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.
• For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED