Clinical Assistant- Vascular Surgery-Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant provides both clinical and administrative support within an outpatient practice. This position works closely with providers, patients, and care teams to deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining efficient office operations. Responsibilities include obtaining patient information, assisting with examinations, coordinating care, scheduling appointments, and supporting day-to-day clinical activities. The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and is trusted within the Binghamton community for its expertise and commitment to excellence. Work in a specialized vascular surgery practice dedicated exclusively to vascular health. Performs duties of a clinical and clerical nature. Maintains records and applies knowledge and skills to run a full functioning office for one or more Providers in Clinic. Assists professional staff by performing routine duties in caring for patients.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to communicate
Excellent customer service skills
Must be dependable, professional, flexible and able to multi‐task

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Obtaining patient information
Assisting with examinations
Coordinating care
Scheduling appointments
Supporting day-to-day clinical activities
Interviews patient to obtain medical history
Determines vital signs, (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc) and documents in the patient’s medical record
Assists provider during exam and treatment
Directs patient to examination room and prepares patient for examination and treatment
Performs liaison duties between patients, Providers, hospital staff, etc
Process ancillary reports and all other patient results to the provider for review and assists with patient communication
Responsible for greeting patients and updating various pertinent information into the patient’s medical record
Routes patient after exam to proper area for visit completion
May be required to do phlebotomy
May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment
Answers telephones and schedules patient appointments
Takes messages of a medical nature (requests for prescription refills, test results, etc)
Performs other clerical functions as necessary
Exhibits good telephone etiquette
Quotes patient self‐pay balances at time of scheduling
Informs patients of their financial obligations
Directs patients to the patient representative for assistance with their account
Applies principles of disinfection/sterilization/disease transmission/universal precautions as per clinic and manufacturer guidelines
Assists in maintaining appropriate level of supplies
Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals
Become familiar with ICD‐9 and CPT coding
Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms
Coordinate patient appointments for X‐ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, etc. as ordered by the providers
Assists with obtaining and processing referral and pre‐certification requirements
Maintains confidentiality, respect and consideration of patients and others
Applies Guthrie values (patient centeredness, teamwork, excellence) when performing daily tasks
Maintains equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and clinic policies and procedures
Performs and documents quality control on equipment as required