Clinical Assistant - Primary Care (Creekside)

About The Villages Health

The Villages Health is a patient-centered primary care driven, multi-specialty medical group with over 700 team members. Our unique care model gives us both the time and resources to truly care for our patients, along with a company culture that supports a healthy work-life balance for our team members. Our purpose, mission and vision is to empower Villagers and the surrounding communities to live out their dreams by keeping them healthy and healing them quickly. Together, we are changing the way healthcare is delivered and are making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. In doing so, The Villages Health is creating America's Healthiest Hometown.

TVH offers competitive pay! $1000 sign-on bonus and retention bonuses, upon eligibility

Responsibilities :

The clinical assistant is a non-exempt clinical position responsible for performing medical assisting duties in a healthcare setting, under the direction of a licensed Clinician. The clinical assistant provides clinical support services including but not limited to direct Clinician support, patient care functions, and administrative tasks.

• Processes incoming and outgoing calls / messages in an independent and professional manner using basic clinical judgement, seeking advice as needed.
• Performs patient intake, obtains necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients.
• Performs pre-encounter prep prior to patients visit, including identifying open care gaps.
• Supports and demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients, family members, visitors, and colleagues.
• Gathers patient data through interview and observation.
• Assists the clinician during medical treatments, examination, and procedures.
• Prepares patients for examination, performs and documents vital signs, and records patients' health history and medication reconciliation.
• Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arranges laboratory and / or other ancillary testing.
• Performs EKG, administers injections and medications, and performs routine specimen collection and POC testing.
• Prepares and sanitizes equipment, examination rooms and instruments.
• Manages inventory of medical supplies and equips exam rooms with appropriate supplies.
• Embraces and participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and collaborates on clinical process improvement activities.
• Provides routine treatments and administers approved medication per clinician order.
• Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education in accordance with The Villages Health and department specific policies.
• Assists the clinician by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule appointments; provides patient with scheduling information to obtain testing, and / or physician consultation.
• Maintains compliance with all The Villages Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Requirements :

Annual Requirements :

Salary : $18.09-$23.00

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Questions? Contact us at recruitment@thevillageshealth.com

Pre-Employment Knowledge Assessment : Candidates will be expected to successfully complete a pre-employment medical knowledge assessment as part of the in-person interview.