Clinical Assistant
Summary
Clinical Assistant at a healthcare clinic performs patient intake, records vital signs, assists providers, and maintains medical records in an EMR system.
Job Summary:
The Clinical Assistant at Grand Island Clinic supports the daily operations of the clinic by performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks. This role provides direct patient care and assists healthcare professionals with clinical procedures, ensuring a smooth patient flow, exceptional patient care, and compliance with clinic policies and procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Essential Job Functions:
- Greet and room patients, verifying patient information and documenting vital signs, medical histories, chief complaints, and other pertinent information.
- Reconcile medications and update patient records within the electronic medical record system.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist healthcare providers during examinations and routine office procedures.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure examination rooms are stocked, organized, and ready for patient care activities.
• Accurately document patient care activities, provider instructions, and other required information in the electronic medical record.
• Schedule patient appointments and assist with coordinating follow-up care.
• Process referrals, prior authorizations, and other patient care coordination activities as assigned.
• Educate patients regarding provider instructions, treatments, tests, and follow-up care.
• Answer patient questions and direct concerns to the appropriate provider or department.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and clinic policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, training, and continuing education activities.
• Additional duties as assigned.