The Clinical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care to patients by assisting with diagnostic tests, procedures and treatments ordered by the physician.
This is a full-time position working M-F from 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm out of our Coon Rapids, Maplewood, and St. Paul locations.
A $2,000.00 sign-on bonus will be offered. The bonus will be paid in three installments; the first installment of $500.00 will be paid out on the pay period after completing 3 months, the second installment of $500.00 will be paid out on the pay period after completing 6 months, and the final installment of $1,000.00 will be paid out on the pay period after completing 12 months of employment. Internal applicants are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.
Essential Functions :
- Escorts the patient to the room, obtain vitals and document patient history
- Prepares room as needed for specified visit type.
- Assist providers with pre / post op appointments and procedures
- Hand out patient education pamphlets as requested
- Processes referrals by giving information to the patient for scheduling.
- Assists patient with completing informed consent forms prior to the provider performing the procedure(s) and send to Medical Records.
- Retrieves calls regarding patient health problems, documents and routes calls.
- Calls in new prescriptions and refills to the pharmacy after provider has reviewed and approved.
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements :
High School diploma / GED or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferredDiploma or equivalent as a Medical Assistant, Military Medic, strongly preferred.Certified Nursing Assistant, or Direct Support Professional Certifications preferred but not required1 -2 years of recent medical clinic experience preferredSuperior communication skills, detail oriented, and excellent direct patient careEssential Requirements :
Ability to :
Complete the Certified Provider Order Entry (CPOE) upon hire if necessaryComply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.Complete job required training.Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendanceWork in the clinic during business hoursTravel independently throughout the clinic (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be requiredWork at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlinesCommunicate and interact in a respectful and professional mannerPrioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operationsApply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsUnderstand and execute a variety of instructionsEffectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone systemWork independently with minimal supervisionTravel to other work locations, if requiredPerformance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values :
Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and sayService - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experienceQuality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectationsInnovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and / or effectivenessTeamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positivelyEnvironmental Conditions :
Clinic settingNotes
Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.