Clinical Assistant

Rolling Plains Detention Center•Haskell, TX

3d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant will provide support to staff as necessary and according to their level of certification or training. This role involves managing medical supplies, maintaining accurate documentation and inventory, and handling health records. The assistant will also be responsible for patient care under supervision and performing various clerical duties to ensure the smooth operation of the medical unit.

Requirements

Basic clerical skills
Basic healthcare skills
At least six months of healthcare experience required

Responsibilities

Assist staff as necessary and according to the level of certification or training achieved.
Receive medical supplies and store them properly.
Provide accurate documentation and inventory.
Transcribe prescription requests and enter information into log; create labels and Medication Administration Records.
Initiates health records for inmates/detainees.
Maintains confidentiality of all medical record information.
Monitors and maintains accountability for all health records on file.
Pulls and prepares health records for practitioners (medical, dental and mental health), sick call, chronic care visits and transfers.
Files loose paperwork and performs other clerical duties as assigned.
Ensure medical supply cart, trauma bag, the PPE room and the facility first aid kits are fully and accurately stocked at all times.
Submit order forms for medical and office supplies, under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician.
Assist with maintenance of the Sick Call, Chronic Clinic, and Specialty Logs.
Provide patient care according to nurse or physician instructions and appropriate to level of training.
Perform 15-minute checks on identified patients and document encounters.
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.