Clinical Assistant

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

4d•$20 - $27

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant works in the Internal Medicine department at How Lane and supports patient care and department operations. The role includes completing required clinical duties during patient visits, assisting with procedures and special testing, tracking patient results, and supporting nurses with overall patient care. The Clinical Assistant helps maintain patient safety, a smooth department flow, and a clean patient area. When clinical duties are complete or at a manager’s request, the role also supports front desk operations.

Requirements

Medical terminology experience.
Data entry experience.
Successful completion of Nursing Assistant training or Certified Medical Assistant training.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Complete required clinical duties when a patient is seen during a visit.
Set up and assist with procedures as needed, and coordinate special testing or procedures.
Track patient results according to practice criteria.
Know emergency procedures, the location and use of emergency equipment, and demonstrate procedures for patient safety during emergencies and disasters.
Maintain orderliness to ensure smooth department flow.
Provide for patient safety.
Report necessary information and unusual occurrences in accordance with documented policies and procedures.
Participate in Quality Assurance activities, including implementing changes based on QA findings or nationally recognized recommendations.
Assist with front desk duties, including preparing and filing charts, answering phones, and making appointments when clinical duties are complete or when asked by the manager.
Develop and maintain good human relations skills.
Transport medications, blood products, specimens, and urine samples to and from the Pharmacy, Blood Bank, Lab, and Infusion Center.
Prepare waste for Stericycle pickup.
Order patient food in Cater track and medical supplies in McKesson.
Log blanket warmer and medication refrigerator temperatures and report discrepancies to the manager.
Sanitize the patient area by cleaning IV pumps and chairs between patients.
Assist nurses with overall patient care.