Medical Clinic Assistant

Medical Clinic Assistant

As a Medical Clinic Assistant, you will be at the forefront of improving the health and quality of life for individuals in our community. We are seeking a compassionate and organized individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and thrives on making a positive difference in patients' lives.

The Medical Clinic Assistant prepares patients for examinations, performs routine lab procedures and tests, and gathers and records information into patient records. The Medical Clinic Assistant is also responsible for the upkeep of examination rooms and equipment. This classification provides nursing care in the clinic setting when procedures do not require licensure by the state.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following examples. Any one position may not perform all of the listed tasks :

• Prepare, review and update patient's Electronic Health Records. Take vital signs. Give injections as directed. Perform routine laboratory tests such as urine dipsticks, pregnancy tests, PKUs, rapid step test, stool occult blood, and urine cultures. Prepare other tests for shipping. Perform screening tests such as EKG, Peak Flow Meter, spirometry, nebulizer, pulse oximeter, and tympanogram. Record test results in patient's Electronic Health Records.
• Maintain and prepare clinic supplies. Sterilize equipment. Clean and maintain lab equipment and supplies. Prepare exam room for next use.
• Provide educational information to patients as directed. Review, maintain, and order resources and educational materials.
• Assist illiterate, hearing impaired and other disabled patients to complete history or other parts of the medical record.

Knowledge of routine clinic practices and procedures. Knowledge of operation and maintenance of lab equipment. Knowledge of testing procedures. Knowledge of equipment terminology, drug terminology, and supply terminology. Skill in obtaining and labeling specimens, performing routine patient care procedures, and performing routine testing procedures. Able to make decisions independently in accordance with established policies. Able to manage time effectively. Able to establish and maintain records, reports and data. Able to courteously meet and deal with co-workers, patients and families, laboratory personnel. Able to accurately follow verbal and written instructions.

Two years' clinic experience as a Medical Clinic Assistant OR four years' medical clinic experience OR a satisfactory combination of experience and training.