Clinic Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current, unencumbered Oregon State Licensed Practical Nurse license, or graduate of a Medical Assistant program and hold a nationally recognized certification such as AAMA, NCCT, or AMT.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of medical practice and care, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures, medical terminology, medical equipment and instruments, and common safety hazards and precautions.
• Skill in assisting with treatments and medications as directed, taking vital signs, documenting medical records, and recording test results.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality-control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly, read and respond to detailed oral and written instructions, and ask clarifying questions when necessary.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing assignments and work pace.
• Ability to recognize problems and share ideas for solutions; good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use computer programs expected for patient care and type at least 30 words per minute.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Attend practice huddles as needed.
• Work as a care-team member and perform assigned roles for the day, such as rooming and tasking; fill in as primary assistant when needed.
• Understand the preferences of the providers on the care team and communicate clearly and professionally with the primary assistant, provider, and care-team assistant.
• Call patients as requested by the provider to relay test results or the need for further testing.
• Assist the primary assistant and provider with patient forms, including FMLA and sports physical forms.
• Conduct clinic services such as pulse oximetry, vision testing, and diabetic retinopathy screening.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatment and record pertinent patient information.
• Understand workflows related to Quality Metrics and educate or inform patients about required testing, such as Fit Kit testing.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Perform selected patient-care and clerical duties.
• Administer medications, including injections, as directed by a medical provider.
• Assist medical providers with examinations, minor procedures, and treatments.
• Assist with scheduling tests and treatment referrals.
• Provide patients with an After Visit Summary and instructions about follow-up appointments or testing.
• Respond to telephone calls and messages, respond as appropriate, or gather information and transfer it to a medical provider.
• Assist the primary assistant with timely responses to in-basket messages.
• Follow safe principles for lifting, patient transfers, and ergonomics.
• Act as a medical chaperone when requested by a provider.
• Perform other assigned duties, assist with departmental and non-patient-care assignments, attend required meetings, and participate in committees as requested.
• May serve as a preceptor for new staff or students.
• May order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.