Clinical Assistant

Schuylkill • Boyertown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant is a member of the practice clinical care delivery team, providing selected clinical care to patients under the direction of an LPN, RN, or provider. The role also performs clerical and administrative duties associated with front desk operations under the direction of the supervisor. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Physician Group’s Family and Internal Medicine practice in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, and works a day shift Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in a physician office practice setting or healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to function independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to accept and adapt to change.
• Strong time management skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including EMR, word processing, and Excel.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and front-end functions to support patient care, including answering telephones and directing calls appropriately.
• Assist the provider and nurse as needed and directed as a member of the care delivery team.
• Refer clinical issues or problems beyond the scope of responsibility to a licensed nurse, Clinical Coordinator/Manager, Clinical Educator, or provider in a timely manner.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and complete vital signs after successfully completing the vital sign competency assessment.
• Measure and document vital signs and screenings, including height, weight, head circumference, growth charts, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, vision, hearing, and pain, as well as other items specific to the practice.
• Troubleshoot and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of insurance, managed care plans, and medical authorization requirements.
• Help ensure a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors; correct and report unsafe situations and practices.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete required clinical and clerical competency training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED