Job Description
Job Summary: Assist primary assistant, Salem Clinic provider, and department in the delivery of health care and patient care in all departments.
Essential Functions:
- Attend practice huddles as needed.
- Function as a member of the care team being able to perform adequately in each role as assigned for the day (rooming, tasking, etc).
- Fill in as primary assistant if the need arises.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with primary assistant, provider, and care team assistant.
- Place follow up phone calls to patients as requested by provider to relay test results and/or need for further testing.
- Assist primary assistant and provider with management of patient forms (e.g. FMLA, sport physicals etc.).
- Conduct clinic services such as pulse oximetry, vision testing, diabetic retinopathy screening, etc.
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Record pertinent patient information.
- Have a thorough understanding of the workflows related to the Quality Metrics. Provide education/information to patients regarding required testing to be done (e.g. Fit Kit testing).
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments.
- Administer medications including injections as directed by medical provider.
- Assist medical provider with examinations, minor procedures, and treatments.
- Assist in scheduling of tests and treatment referrals.
- Provide After Visit Summary to patient and instruct patient on any follow up appointments or testing needed.
- Respond to telephone calls/messages and respond accordingly or gather information and transfer to medical provider.
- Assist primary assistant in timely response to in-basket messages.
- Adhere to safe principles of lifting, patient transfer and ergonomics.
- Step in as medical chaperone upon provider request.
- Have a working knowledge of each clinical department and their proper workflows.
- IM, FM, OB/GYN, Surg: Primary Assistant role, Clinical assistant role, Intakes, NST clinic, Surgery scheduling.
- Urgent Care: Managing acute patient symptoms & assist with procedures
- Central Sterile: Learn all of the protocols & procedures
- Must have a flexible schedule to cover any needed shift during the week or weekend at short notice. Be available 7 am - 7 pm.
- Must have reliable transportation to go to varying clinic locations throughout the day.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with possession of a current, unencumbered Oregon State Licensed Practical Nurse License or Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with a nationally recognized certification such as AAMA, NCCT, or AMT.
- Current CPR certification.
- Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in providing patient care.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
- Skill in taking vital signs.
- Skill in medical record documentation and recording test results.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions. Ask clarifying questions as necessary.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing assignments and work pace.
- Ability to recognize problems and share ideas for solutions. Good judgment and decision making skills.
- Ability to utilize computer programs expected for patient care and the ability to type at least 30 wpm.
- Must be a team player, have a positive attitude, and be detail oriented.
Required Customer Service Skills: Employees of the Salem Clinic are required to consistently implement the Clinic’s “Principles of Customer Service” (described below).
- Smile – Provide a warm and friendly greeting in person or on the telephone.
- Assist – Be alert and responsive to opportunities to help patients and staff.
- Listen – Show interest, provide undivided attention, and use active body language.
- Eye Contact – Always provide eye contact at initial greeting, and at other feasible times.
- Mile Extra – Go the extra mile to meet other’s needs.
- Communicate – Keep people informed, respond to messages in a timely manner, and ask questions.
- Liaison – Initiate positive relationships with patients and staff members while meeting their needs.
- Individualize – Treat each person as an individual and look at things from their perspective.
- Notice Surroundings – Notice physical surroundings and what people need, take action if needed.
- Impression – Make a positive impression during each interaction.
- Choice – Choose to make the Salem Clinic a great place to work and to receive excellent care.
Required Teamwork Skills: Employees of the Salem Clinic are required to consistently implement the Clinic’s Essential Skills of Teamwork (described below).
- Alert and responsive to assist fellow workers without being asked, puts needs of others before own.
- Offers constructive feedback in a nonjudgmental, positive, and confidential manner.
- Shows initiative and takes responsibility in dealing with interpersonal conflict resolution.
- Flexible in response to unexpected changes in work volume, scheduling and staffing.
- Takes responsibility for keeping informed.
- Assumes supportive role in the absence of supervisor.
- Recognizes, acknowledges and shows appreciation for the contributions of others.
- Promotes a positive work environment.
Position Number: 10-2F, 10-3F, 10-4F, 10-5F
Hours: Full time | M-F with some weekend shifts | Variable start and stop times | 40 hours per week
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