SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
Clinical Assistant II - Primary Care
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
* Performs the duties of the Clinical Assistant I, but has additional experience or education to apply more extensive knowledge of medical practice and terminology and judgment.* Prepares for patient visit by reviewing chart for needed forms, follow-up labs or procedures needed.
+ Obtains and records age-appropriate vital signs per department protocol, i.e., temperature, height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, respiration, pulse oximetry, visual acuity testing.
+ Obtains medical history update and confirms medications.* Accurately collects and documents information in patient chart. Keeps patient records in order with all forms properly identified; copies and compiles other medical data as needed.
+ Ensures patient medication and immunization records are current.* Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately.
+ Transport patients within the facility, as needed.
+ Demonstrate ability to smoothly manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow.* Reports, and when appropriate, records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients, unusual incidents, or breeches in safety. Observes patients to insure children, elderly, or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance.* Sets up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.* Prepares patients for and assists with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
+ Provides specimen collection, Point of Care Testing (POCT). Follows protocol for collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens. With appropriate provider’s written orders: apply heat/cold packs, abdominal binders, anti-embolism stockings, obtain 12 lead EKGs per competency assessment, peak flow, apply oxygen.
+ Assists patients with ambulation or transfer; perform minor treatments, e.g., simple dressing changes, nebulizer treatments, ear lavage, cast removal, use an automated defibrillator, practice approved airway management techniques, DM foot screening.
+ Provides basic patient education material and discharge instructions as directed by the provider.* Sanitizes exam rooms between patients. Appropriately processes surgical equipment and ensures sterile package integrity. Maintains a safe and clean environment.* Ensures exam room supplies are organized and stocked. Maintains lab equipment and organizes lab supplies. Inventory, re-order, and stock medical supplies.* Disposes of solid/liquid waste and infectious materials according to infection control standards.* Performs basic health coaching and patient education and according to evidence-based guidelines using patient education materials.* Conducts daily/weekly/monthly QA checks on equipment and maintain logs.
+ Demonstrates correct utilization of computer-based health information systems and electronic health record systems. Notify provider of any repairs/safety concerns that need attention.* Answers inquiries of a general nature by nursing staff, provider staff, other departments, visitors, and patients: assisting them in a friendly and cooperative manner; receives and relays messages to personnel and uses proper telephone etiquette. Makes confirmation calls to patients as needed.* Provides cross-coverage for their peers, helping peers and clinics that need assistance to ensure the efficient and effective flow of patients through the department.* Attends and participates in at least 50% area staff meetings annually; responsible for applying information presented in staff meetings; participates in unit goal setting; complies with area and departmental scheduling guidelines; initiates discussion with department manager regarding area or department issues; complies with dress code; refers un-resolved problems with patients/visitors/co-workers to appropriate Manager for resolution; addresses employee concerns consistent with Human Resources Policy.* Other duties as assigned.* One of the following conditions must be met:* Completion of the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program **OR*** One year experience as a CA I with SEARHC, with successful completion of Competency Assessment **OR*** One year experience as a CNA, EMT, or CHA.* One of the following conditions must be met:* One year of experience in healthcare **OR*** 2 years customer service experience **OR*** Certified Nursing Assistant training **OR*** EMT: 1 year actively practicing EMT **OR*** Alaska Community Health Aide –level 1 completed.* Communication and use of customer service skills;* Computer application skills sufficient to utilize medical database in a competent manner;* Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational skills* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.* The employee may frequently lift and/or push/pull up to 25 lbs.* The employee may be expected to lift patients as required.* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.* The setting for this role will include office and healthcare settings. Exposure to controlled temperature environments, both hot and cold, is to be expected.* All procedures or other job-related tasks may involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spill or splashes of (blood or body fluids).**We Want You to Join our Team**
Southeast Alaska is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, proudest Native cultures, and thriving pioneer spirits. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy.Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits. SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants.At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve.We Embody our Values:
Respect
Cultural Identity
Service
Professionalism
Compassion #J-18808-Ljbffr
+ Obtains and records age-appropriate vital signs per department protocol, i.e., temperature, height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, respiration, pulse oximetry, visual acuity testing.
+ Obtains medical history update and confirms medications.* Accurately collects and documents information in patient chart. Keeps patient records in order with all forms properly identified; copies and compiles other medical data as needed.
+ Ensures patient medication and immunization records are current.* Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately.
+ Transport patients within the facility, as needed.
+ Demonstrate ability to smoothly manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow.* Reports, and when appropriate, records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients, unusual incidents, or breeches in safety. Observes patients to insure children, elderly, or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance.* Sets up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.* Prepares patients for and assists with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
+ Provides specimen collection, Point of Care Testing (POCT). Follows protocol for collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens. With appropriate provider’s written orders: apply heat/cold packs, abdominal binders, anti-embolism stockings, obtain 12 lead EKGs per competency assessment, peak flow, apply oxygen.
+ Assists patients with ambulation or transfer; perform minor treatments, e.g., simple dressing changes, nebulizer treatments, ear lavage, cast removal, use an automated defibrillator, practice approved airway management techniques, DM foot screening.
+ Provides basic patient education material and discharge instructions as directed by the provider.* Sanitizes exam rooms between patients. Appropriately processes surgical equipment and ensures sterile package integrity. Maintains a safe and clean environment.* Ensures exam room supplies are organized and stocked. Maintains lab equipment and organizes lab supplies. Inventory, re-order, and stock medical supplies.* Disposes of solid/liquid waste and infectious materials according to infection control standards.* Performs basic health coaching and patient education and according to evidence-based guidelines using patient education materials.* Conducts daily/weekly/monthly QA checks on equipment and maintain logs.
+ Demonstrates correct utilization of computer-based health information systems and electronic health record systems. Notify provider of any repairs/safety concerns that need attention.* Answers inquiries of a general nature by nursing staff, provider staff, other departments, visitors, and patients: assisting them in a friendly and cooperative manner; receives and relays messages to personnel and uses proper telephone etiquette. Makes confirmation calls to patients as needed.* Provides cross-coverage for their peers, helping peers and clinics that need assistance to ensure the efficient and effective flow of patients through the department.* Attends and participates in at least 50% area staff meetings annually; responsible for applying information presented in staff meetings; participates in unit goal setting; complies with area and departmental scheduling guidelines; initiates discussion with department manager regarding area or department issues; complies with dress code; refers un-resolved problems with patients/visitors/co-workers to appropriate Manager for resolution; addresses employee concerns consistent with Human Resources Policy.* Other duties as assigned.* One of the following conditions must be met:* Completion of the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program **OR*** One year experience as a CA I with SEARHC, with successful completion of Competency Assessment **OR*** One year experience as a CNA, EMT, or CHA.* One of the following conditions must be met:* One year of experience in healthcare **OR*** 2 years customer service experience **OR*** Certified Nursing Assistant training **OR*** EMT: 1 year actively practicing EMT **OR*** Alaska Community Health Aide –level 1 completed.* Communication and use of customer service skills;* Computer application skills sufficient to utilize medical database in a competent manner;* Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational skills* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.* The employee may frequently lift and/or push/pull up to 25 lbs.* The employee may be expected to lift patients as required.* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.* The setting for this role will include office and healthcare settings. Exposure to controlled temperature environments, both hot and cold, is to be expected.* All procedures or other job-related tasks may involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spill or splashes of (blood or body fluids).**We Want You to Join our Team**
Southeast Alaska is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, proudest Native cultures, and thriving pioneer spirits. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy.Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits. SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants.At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve.We Embody our Values:
Respect
Cultural Identity
Service
Professionalism
Compassion #J-18808-Ljbffr