Clinic Aide

About the role

Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and the Lead Medical Assistant, the Clinic Aide provides basic clinical and non-clinical assistance to the clinical team by supporting efficient clinic throughput, maintaining a safe environment of care and promoting a patient/family-centered visit experience.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance of waiting room and notification of clinical team if patient has been waiting for an extended period
• Intervenes as necessary to calm patients and families, explain delays and provide frequent updates on expected wait times
• As required, support social distancing and patient/family masking by providing reminders and engaging patient and family in conversations that promote compliance
• Assist clinic staff in providing a clean and effective environment of care. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Stocking exam rooms with needed supplies
  • Wiping down rooms between patients
  • Keeping exam rooms clean, neat and patient-ready
  • Assisting patients with way finding
• Maintain and support others in complying with current personal protective equipment (PPE) standards
• Notifies clinical team immediately with any concerns regarding patient safety or wellbeing
• Provides assistance in obtaining vital signs and growth measurements under the supervision of the Credentialed Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse or Provider
• Assist in the escorting of select patients from parking garage to exam room
• Escort stable patients between clinic appointments, and ancillary services when infection control precautions must be maintained
• Provide 1:1 supervision of patients at risk for self-harm
• Navigate the medical record and document data as instructed
• Upload scans and images into EMR

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED - Required

Skills

• Basic computer and telephone skills
• Basic vital sign assessment and documentation
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate communication

Schedule

• 36 to 40 Hours Per Week
• 8-Hour Shifts Monday-Thursday; 4-Hour Shift Friday
• No weekend/holidays

Pay

• $17.40 - $21.75 Hourly

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