Clinical Assistant - General Surgery - Full Time

Position Summary

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, Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Essential Functions

• Interviews patient to obtain medical history.
• Determines vital signs, (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc) and documents in the patient’s medical record.
• Affords assistance during exam and treatment.
• Directs patient to examination room and prepares patient for examination and treatment.
• Performs liaison duties between patients, Providers, hospital staff, etc.
• Processes ancillary reports and all other patient results to the provider for review and assists with patient communication.
• Responsible for greeting patients and updating various pertinent information into the patient’s medical record.
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for visit completion.
• May be required to do phlebotomy.
• May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.

Other Duties

• Answers telephones and schedules patient appointments.
• Takes messages of a medical nature (requests for prescription refills, test results, etc).
• Performs other clerical functions as necessary.
• Exhibits good telephone etiquette.
• 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.
• Applies principles of disinfection/sterilization/disease transmission/universal precautions as per clinic and manufacturer guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate level of supplies.
• Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals.
• Become familiar with ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.
• Coordinates patient appointments for X-ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, etc. as ordered by the providers.
• Affords assistance with obtaining and processing referral and pre-certification requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, respect and consideration of patients and others.
• Applies Guthrie values (patient centeredness, teamwork, excellence) when performing daily tasks.
• Maintains equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and clinic policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents quality control on equipment as required.

Pay

The pay for this position ranges from $17.40-$25.66 per hour.