Health Assistant - Bilingual

Health Assistant - Bilingual

Omaha, NE 68107

Job Duties

The Health Assistant, under the direction of a licensed nurse, works as part of the medical team performing the clinical and clerical duties necessary to meet the goal of providing primary healthcare. Duties include preparing patients for their visit, gathering information, registering patients, preparing medical charts, performing point-of-care testing and routine procedures, assisting providers with more complex procedures, making appointments when necessary, and answering the phone utilizing excellent customer service skills.

• Facilitates communication between the patient and the clinic. Contacts and confirms patient appointments before the scheduled appointment. Schedules appointments as needed.
• Ensures smooth patient flow throughout the clinic by reviewing the schedule every day, pulling and preparing medical charts, and greeting patients upon arrival.
• Prepares patients for their visit by distributing the appropriate health questionnaire, obtaining medical and/or social history, and checking all vital signs and measurements as needed.
• Records charges in the electronic health record as needed.
• Performs point-of-care testing as required per patient visit (rapid strep, lead, hct, pregnancy test, blood sugar, HA1C, etc.)
• Performs routine procedures as required per patient visit (EKG's, ear lavage, peak flow, vision screening, audiogram, tympanogram, etc.)
• Assists providers with routine and complex procedures (pap smears, IUD placements, colposcopy, NSTs, minor surgeries, etc.)

The tasks outlined above are intended to provide a general overview of the role and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or job functions. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the business, and responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, OR must be actively pursuing a high school diploma/GED.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within the first 30 days of employment.
• Certified Medication Aide required within the first three months of employment.
• Phlebotomy Certificate preferred.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office products required; experience with an Electronic Health Record preferred.
• Proficiency in English required for all locations; proficiency in Spanish required or preferred depending on clinic location and need.
• Demonstrated ability to relate with warmth and empathy to OneWorld patients and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Flexibility with changing work schedules required.

OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. provides a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; 401(k); free fitness center, and more. If you want to apply your unique skillset to a diverse, caring, growing nonprofit that serves 50,000+ patients, please apply.

You can make a difference – in your life and the lives of others.

OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer