Chiropractic Assistant (CA)

About the role

We are recruiting for a Chiropractic Assistant to join our team at one of our state of the art facilities. Consider joining the team to leave a lasting impact in your local community as our Chiropractic Assistants can look forward to rewarding benefits and work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment areas by cleaning the areas and ensuring appropriate supplies are available for the visit.
• Escorts patients to exam areas and reviews paperwork to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Explains any required procedures to prepare the patient before the chiropractor's exam and treatment.
• Works closely with the Nursing Supervisor and other members of the clinic management team to provide prompt medical support, promote a smooth patient flow, collect and record data accurately, and maintain order of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Serves as a point of contact for the service, providing basic education and information to patients, answering their questions, and alleviating their anxieties.
• Achieves the organizational mission to provide health care access for all the members of the community.
• Helps make sure patients and families get the care they need when they need it.
• Consistently and openly communicates with supervisor and all staff.
• Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.
• Participates in health center in-services and meetings, listening and respecting others' ideas.
• Abides by Rules of Confidentiality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant Certification/Diploma from an accredited school
• Valid Lifesaving Certification
• Possess a valid CA License

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting. Preferably experience with chiropractic medicine preferred.

Skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player
• Customer-service oriented and patient-focused
• Strong computer skills
• Positive professional insight
• Flexible and dependable
• Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
• Modern office practices and procedures
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
• Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn
• Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time.

Benefits

The hourly wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $21 an hour. Our salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k plan with matching contribution
• Employee discounts and more!