Clinic Assistant

Position Details

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Clinic Assistant Posting Summary

The University of Vermont's Student Health Services team seeks a Clinic Assistant (CA). The CA is a direct patient care role that prepares patients and clinic spaces for a variety of appointment types. The CA manages administrative and clinical tasks including; charting, scheduling adjustments, phone calls, assessments, diagnostic tests, point of care lab testing, and procedures. At Student Health, we are a collaborative, patient-centered team. We believe providing compassionate, safe, and inclusive healthcare for our patients starts with ensuring our staff are treated with the same level of respect and care. Learn more about our team here.

Key Responsibilities:

• The CA prepares patients and exam spaces for appointments by setting up equipment, recording patient information, collecting vital signs, reviewing patient medications, and allergies. The CA looks for opportunities to improve workflow and patient experiences by communicating findings with coworkers.
• Performance of point of care lab testing will be conducted by the CA in a variety of appointment types to support proper diagnosis and treatment plans for patients.
• The CA will perform or assist with a variety of diagnostic tests including EKGs, Orthostatic Vital Signs, and specialty clinic intakes.
• Assist with procedures performed by nurse and provider staff such as; wound care, splinting, fitting of commercial devices, device implant/removal, irrigation and debridement.
• Crucial to preventative health efforts in the community, the CA will complete a variety of questionnaires, participate in vaccination clinics, and work with the team at health promotion events within the community.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• High School Diploma.
• Two years of medical experience with direct patient care.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Current State of Vermont LNA license, EMT license, or Certification as a Medical Assistant from a qualified program.
• Experience with an electronic health record system.
• Demonstrated competency in clinical assistant tasks (vital signs, point of care testing, patient screening).

Anticipated Pay Range $25-$29 per hour Other Information Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 07/09/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Health Administration OC2 N Posting Number S6202PO Department Center for Health & Wellbeing/30450 Position Number 00025520 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE Term (months per year) 10

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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