Float Clinical Care Assistant III

Sanitas • Nashville, TN

87d

About The Position

Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness. The Clinical Care Assistant aids in the examination and treatment of patients, under the direction of a physician or nurse in Medical Centers. This is an entry level minimal experience medical assisting position with opportunity to obtain on the job training and progress into a higher-level role once certifications are attained. The position will require some nights and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a medical assistant training program.
• Medical Assistant Diploma from a College/University/Technical School or be enrolled in Sanitas MA Apprenticeship Program or a healthcare field diploma with 1+ year's experience in lieu of MA diploma.
• One (1) year of Medical Assistant, CNA, patient technicians, or Home Health Aid experience.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in electronic medical records systems (eCW preferred), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience working in a medical office setting.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Experience in Pediatric care and be knowledgeable of pediatric terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily patient flow in areas as needed.
• Give direct patient care and perform indirect patient care activities and laboratory tests, under the direction of a physician or nurse.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs and record information on patient charts.
• Greet and escort patients to the examination room.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist providers in assessing a comprehensive and accurate picture of the patient's health.
• Perform supervised procedures such as EKG, vaccines and medications via IM/SC/ID/Oral.
• Perform supervised lab work once the skill has been signed off by a nurse or physician.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and procedures, such as phlebotomy and venipuncture procedures for specimen collection.
• Process and handle tubes and specimens according to laboratory protocols.
• Check equipment and supplies prior to use for function, inspection, and expiration date.
• Maintain quality control and cleaning logs as needed for the department.
• Report malfunction of medical equipment and safety issues to supervisor.
• Comply with Infection Control and OSHA Regulations.
• Help direct patients to the appropriate departments for continuum of care.
• Complete Pre-visit planning prior to patient's visit, within 72 hours.
• Ensure a complete review of all pertinent records prior to patient's visit.
• Perform a complete in-take of a patient's visit in preparation for the appointment.
• Ensure complete and timely processing of patient referrals.
• Ensure timely review and resolution of all assigned telephone encounters.
• Handle and process various types of specimens including blood, urine, and other bodily fluids.
• Maintain Quality Controls by performing QC tests and maintaining QC records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree