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SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)

Clinical Assistant III - Specialty - Part Time 0.6 FTE

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812

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Clinical Assistant III – Specialty – Part Time 0.6 FTE Pay Range: $25.00 - $33.71. The Clinical Assistant III performs all the duties of the Clinical Assistant II, applying a more extensive knowledge of medical practice, terminology, and judgment based on greater clinical experience. This position requires a higher level of training, competency, or specific certification. The CA III processes provider orders related to diagnostic tests, referrals, and other patient data that involve non‑routine problems, ensuring timely and accurate execution.

The Clinical Assistant III provides care to patients across all ages in an ambulatory care clinic, maintaining efficient clinic operations and patient flow to maximize provider time and ensure access to care. Responsibilities include administrative duties, data management, basic clinical tasks, rooming patients, performing point‑of‑care testing (POCT), laboratory draws, immunizations, elective injections, answering phones, data entry, and participation in training processes. The candidate must be able to make independent decisions within scope of practice, be self‑starting, and require minimal guidance. This role also leads Clinical Assistant I and II positions.

Shift Details M–F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities

Accurately collects and documents information in the patient chart, keeping records in order and compiling other medical data as needed.

Maintains current medication and immunization records.

Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately.

Assists in transporting patients within the facility when needed.

Manages patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow.

Observes and reports changes in patient condition, unusual incidents, or safety breaches.

Sets up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.

Prepares patients for and assists with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.

Collects specimens and performs POCT, following protocol for collecting, labeling, and transporting specimens.

Performs and assists with radiology exams per protocol if competencies are met.

Assists the provider as directed and trained, within licensed scope of practice.

Assists the clinic nurse as needed.

Provides immunizations and injections as ordered by the provider.

May perform basic life support, as certified.

Assists providers in identifying patients overdue for immunizations and preventive health maintenance, coordinating appointments as appropriate.

Other Functions

Provides cross‑coverage for peers, helping other clinics to ensure efficient patient flow.

Attends and participates in at least 50% of area staff meetings annually; applies information presented, participates in unit goal setting, complies with scheduling guidelines, initiates discussion with the department manager regarding area or department issues, maintains dress code, refers unresolved problems to the appropriate manager, and addresses employee concerns in accordance with HR policy.

Other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

High school diploma or GED – required

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR

EMT III with current AK certification OR

Current AK Paramedic certification OR

Nursing degree from an accredited institution can replace the requirements above.

Clinical competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years.

Experience Required

Experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge of

Clinic procedures for receiving and following through on patient visits and related treatments.

Age‑appropriate vital signs and behaviors.

Life‑saving procedures.

Medical terminology and computer application skills.

Skills In

Communication and customer service skills.

Computer application skills sufficient to utilize the medical database.

Ability to operate medical equipment including blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, EKG machine, cardiac monitor, and manual defibrillator.

Good interpersonal, strong organizational skills.

Ability to

Train and use various EMR systems and accurately record patient data.

Communicate and interact with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Recognize and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

Position Information Work Shift: OT 8/40

Workplace: Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC). SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium serving the health interests of Southeast Alaska residents.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Part‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industry Hospitals and Health Care

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