Clinical Assistant - Part Time

Saint Peter's Healthcare System•East Brunswick, NJ

About The Position

The part-time Clinical Assistant supports gynecology patients and clinical staff during patient visits. The role includes completing clinical duties, assisting with procedures and special testing, tracking patient results, maintaining patient safety and department flow, and supporting nurses with patient care. When clinical duties are complete or at a manager’s request, the assistant also helps with front desk tasks such as preparing and filing charts, answering phones, and making appointments. Additional duties include transporting medications and specimens, preparing waste for pickup, ordering patient meals and medical supplies, recording equipment and refrigerator temperatures, and keeping the patient area sanitized.

Requirements

Medical terminology and 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.
Set up and assist with procedures as needed and coordinate special testing or procedures.
Track patient results in accordance with practice criteria.
Know emergency procedures and the location and use of emergency equipment; demonstrate procedures to support patient safety during emergencies and disasters.
Maintain orderliness and smooth flow in the department and provide for patient safety.
Report necessary information and unusual occurrences according to documented policy and procedure.
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.
Properly prepare waste for Stericycle pickup.
Order patient food in Cater track and medical supplies in McKesson.
Record 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.