Clinical Assistant - Part Time

Job Summary:
The Clinical Assistant, under the direction of the Physician and Director of Clinical Operations assists with the daily clinical functions of the office. Regular attendance is an essential part of this job.

 

Part Time - 20 Hours (requires flexibility to rotate locations interchangeably) 
Tuesdays - Washington 8:00am - 4:00pm EST 
Fridays – Washington/Vincennes 8:00am - 4:30pm EST

Essential Functions:
1.Calls patients out of the waiting rooms and rooms the patient in appointment order
2.Prepares patients to be seen by ensuring patient is properly dressed in gown or shorts
3.Checks if patient requires X-rays, staple or suture removal, cast removal prior to seeing Physician
4.Straightens exam rooms and places clean sheets on each exam table
5.Ensures clinical areas are prepared to see patients
6.Prepares schedules per physician preference
7.Prepares injections, but not to take the place of the person running the office with the physician
8.Keep accurate/updated injection log
9.Prepares anything extra per nurse/doctor preference
10.Monitors and stocks exam & shared supply rooms and maintains appropriate inventory along with monthly expiration date maintenance
11.Assists in injections, aspirations, etc. but not to take the place of the medical assistant or nurse
12.Ensures all documentation is on chart electronically including but not limited to labs, EKG results, therapy notes and medication history.
13.Closes rooms at the end of office by stripping sheets and disposing of all trash on counters
14.Cleans and sterilizes instruments as needed
15.Assembles surgery packets/ education information for medical assistants/nurses
16.Disposes of waste properly
17.Maintains oxygen tanks
18.Collects dirty laundry and takes to specified storage area for processing

Additional Responsibilities:
1.Covers for other associates when on vacation, leave, etc.
3.Orders all clinical supplies as needed, puts up supplies when they are delivered,
receives inventory into the Envi system (Clinical Assistant Coordinator only)

Job Qualifications:
1. Prior experience in a medical setting preferred
2. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
3. Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
5. Ability to use judgement and reasoning
6. Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite
7. Aptitude to learn new computer programs
8. Ability to work with all physicians and clinical staff
9. Ability to use phone, fax, computer and copier