Vein Center Assistant
About The Position
Supports the operations of the Vein Center by performing patient registration and providing patient care under the direction of the Vein Center providers and clinical staff. Optimizes work flow including escorting patients to exam room, carrying out patient history interviews, taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, providing patient information/instructions, exiting patients, etc. Prepares and organizes and maintains exam rooms and work space including restocking supplies in patient rooms, nurses' stations and medication closet and maintains inventory, sterilizing instruments, etc. Checks patients’ medical records for pertinent data; reviews and maintains current patient information/demographic data. Assists with pre and post exams, bedside procedures, tests and other procedures as directed. Assists with the application, changing and removal of wound dressings. Conveys clinical instructions and provides education to patients under the direction of the practitioner or RN.
Requirements
- Minimum High school graduate or GED
- One year of patient care experience with the completion of an approved or accredited medical assistant training program that satisfies CAAHEP, ABHES or Dept of Education guidelines or meets the exception criteria outlined by the state of Arizona OR Two years of patient care experience supporting clinical staff and providers in a clinic or hospital setting
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certificate
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology or successful completion of medical terminology course (in YRMC LMS system) within six months of hire
- Ability to take patient's vital statistics
- Ability to assist with medical examinations and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing providing excellent customer service
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities/tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer literacy and proficiency
Nice To Haves
- One year of receptionist or admitting experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience performing EKGs
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred; Cerner strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Performing patient registration
- Providing patient care under the direction of the Vein Center providers and clinical staff
- Optimizing work flow including escorting patients to exam room
- Carrying out patient history interviews
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Preparing patients for examinations
- Providing patient information/instructions
- Exiting patients
- Preparing and organizing and maintaining exam rooms and work space
- Restocking supplies in patient rooms, nurses' stations and medication closet
- Maintaining inventory
- Sterilizing instruments
- Checking patients’ medical records for pertinent data
- Reviewing and maintaining current patient information/demographic data
- Assisting with pre and post exams, bedside procedures, tests and other procedures as directed
- Assisting with the application, changing and removal of wound dressings
- Conveying clinical instructions
- Providing education to patients under the direction of the practitioner or RN
Benefits
- Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days
- Debt relief and student loan assistance
- Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years
- Part-time employees can receive up to $9,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
