Clinical Assistant - Endocrinology Clinic of Minneapolis

Revo Health•Edina, MN

1d•$40,879 - $62,103•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care in the clinic and related administrative duties. This is a full-time role working Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM out of our Edina location. Endocrinology Clinic of Minneapolis is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED or equivalent
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Clinic experience strongly preferred
Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology required
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments preferred
Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
Ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines. Prioritize workload effectively.
Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions. Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

Prepare, stock, and clean exam room
Room patients and document blood pressure, weight, vitals, and reason for visit
Maintain an efficient, organized clinical flow
Review diabetic flow sheet/blood sugars and inquire about current problems/concerns.
Carefully review all current medications and dosages and updating list. Verify the pharmacy that they are using; if it is a mail order pharmacy add this information to a sticky note on the chart. Ask patient if they need refills.
Review drug allergies and ask if any new drug allergies.
When rooming a diabetic patient, ask them to take off their shoes and socks.
Ask patients when their last eye exam was and request a copy of the documentation.
Download blood glucose meters, insulin pumps, CGMS monitors on computer and print record for physician.
Assist with documentation of patient data into chart
Prep for injections, assist with minor procedures
Ensure coding requirements are followed during entry of patient information
If able, act as a prescribing delegate, including processing prior authorizations
Assist Care Coordinator with patient care services
Assist with medical supply inventory and ordering
Screen patient calls and respond to patient in a timely manner. Document all phone messages in the patient’s chart
Communicate with patients telephonically whenever required
Take refill requests off pharmacy line and call pharmacy when approved. Process electronic refill requests daily.
Mail letters with results to patients who are not on the patient portal.
Work with physician(s) to respond to patient messages in timely manner. Document messages and responses appropriately within the patient chart or EMR
Respond to messages that patients send through the patient portal.
Fill out DOT/DM forms as medical staff completes, copy for chart and mail.
Review incoming faxes and process paperwork helping to complete document and giving to physician to complete.
Maintain medication room, calling pharmacy reps when samples are needed.
Any and all other duties as assigned