Clinical Assistant - Stella Primary Care

Clinical Assistant - Stella Primary Care

The Clinical Assistant provides both administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient primary care delivery while fostering a smooth, compassionate, and patient-focused experience.

Work closely with the clinical care team to deliver the best care for our patients.

Set-up EKG machines, administer injections, and perform routine specimen collection and tests.

Interview patients regarding medical concerns and obtain medical history.

Measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. Record vital signs and other health-related issues on patients' charts.

Assist in performing routine medical procedures as requested.

Prepare patients and treatment rooms for exams. Drape patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.

Assist in patient education with related educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts.

Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.

Maintain patient confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulation.

Attend meetings and participate in classroom activities as needed.

All other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education, Licensures & Certifications

Required: High school diploma or GED

Required: Must be 18+ years of age to administer injections

Preferred: State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Phlebotomist or equivalent clinical background/training. Previous experience as a Patient Service Representative also considered.

B. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures

Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in an electronic health record

Ability to efficiently work within an electronic health record

Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative

Knowledge and understanding of medical practices

Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment

Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications, as directed

Skill in taking vital signs

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public

Customer service skills; social perceptiveness and service oriented

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Central Ohio Primary Care