"Clinical Assistant"

Extended Job Title

Clinical Assistant

Position Description

Employees in this classification provide patient care management to an assigned clinic in the areas of clerical and clinical duties. In clinical setting, the employee receives direct supervision from physician or nursing supervisor in either oral or written form. In office setting, the employee receives direct supervision from department administrator. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions. May be stressful when working under emergency conditions. This position must supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Major/Essential Functions

• Assists licensed health care providers in collecting data to determine the physical and mental health status, needs and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems,
• Assist in the formulation of goals/outcomes and patient -centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families and the interdisciplinary health care team.

Occasional Duties

• Perform a 24-hour Holter monitor placement.
• Order 30-day cardiac event monitors.
• Prepare charts for the next day.
• Maintain supply inventory.

Required Qualifications

Education: A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
License/Certification: Graduation from an approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty. Certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty that particular work will be performed.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1 year in a clinic or hospital setting.