Clinical Assistant - Dermatology/Plastic Surgery
About The Position
Olmsted Medical Center is hiring a Clinical Assistant to float between Dermatology and Plastic Surgery as needed. This is a 0.8 FTE, day-shift position. The starting pay range is $20.40 to $29.98, based on experience; offers to external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Employees working at least 0.5 FTE are eligible for the listed benefits. The Clinical Assistant provides patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team and supports clinical and administrative workflows. Duties include greeting patients and visitors, rooming patients, documenting in electronic health records, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, assisting clinicians during exams or minor procedures, maintaining exam rooms, and helping with registration, insurance, records, referrals, and appointments.
Requirements
- Prior computer experience.
- General knowledge of Accounts Receivable.
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- CNA experience.
- Vital sign measurement knowledge; training is available.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Greet patients, caregivers, and visitors to the department professionally and courteously.
- Complete basic rooming standards, including obtaining height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Ensure accurate documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
- Assist clinicians or clinical support staff during patient examinations or minor procedures.
- Clean and restock examination rooms.
- May order department supplies.
- Register patients, set up insurance, and verify demographics each time a patient arrives at the clinic.
- Assist with processing patient paperwork, forms, and referrals.
- May schedule and verify patient appointments.
- Attend education and training seminars.
- Maintain a safe work environment and comply with standards for safe practice and standard precautions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Adoption assistance plan
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
