Clinical Assistant- Occupational Medicine- Full Time

Position Summary :

This position is eligible for up to a $5,000 sign on bonus

Performs duties of a clinical and clerical nature. Maintains records and applies knowledge and skills to run a full functioning office for one or more providers in clinic. Assists professional staff by performing routine duties in caring for patients.

Education, License & Cert :

High School Grad or Equivalent

Experience : Knowledge of medical terminology, ability to communicate and excellent customer service skills a must. Must be dependable, professional, flexible, and able to multi-task.

Essential Functions :

• Performs liaison duties between patients, Providers, hospital staff, contracted company, etc.
• Maintains equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and clinic policies and procedures. Performs and documents quality control on equipment as required.
• Applies principles of disinfection / sterilization / disease transmission / universal precautions as per clinic and manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality, respect and consideration of patients and others. Applies Guthrie values (patient centeredness, teamwork, excellence) when performing daily tasks.
• Exhibits good telephone etiquette.
• Answers telephones and schedules patient appointments. Takes messages of a medical nature (requests for prescription refills, test results, etc.)
• Quotes patient self-pay balances at time of scheduling. Informs patients of their financial obligations. Directs patients to the patient representative for assistance with their account
• Assists in maintaining appropriate level of supplies.
• Coordinate patient appointments for X-ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, and all other ancillary services as ordered by the provider. Assists with obtaining and processing referral and pre-certification requirements.
• Become familiar with ICD-9 / 10 and CPT coding.
• Must be willing to cross train and perform other assigned duties as needed.
• Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in- services / classes / training as required by the organization.
• Responsible for greeting patients and updating various pertinent information into the patient's medical record.
• Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie.
• Directs patient to examination room and prepares patient for examination and treatment.
• Interviews patient to obtain medical history. Determines vital signs, (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc) and documents in the patient's medical record.
• Assists provider during exam and treatment.
• Process ancillary reports and all other patient results to the provider for review and assists with patient communication.
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for visit completion.
• Performs duties such as, phlebotomy, EKG's, specimen collection, assisting with procedures, etc. Ensures accurate specimen labeling in compliance with clinic protocol.
• Become certified in urine drug collection and breath alcohol testing.
• Become CAOHC (Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation) certified in order to perform audiograms.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.

Other Duties :

The pay ranges from $17.00- $26.42 per hour