Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant

Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write and speak English and follow oral and written instructions
• Understanding of human anatomy sufficient to perform job duties
• Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities
• Basic knowledge of math
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period

Responsibilities

• Completes the rooming process, to include but not limited to vitals, height, weight, and completion of intake questions and documents and reports abnormal findings to RN or LIP
• Collects patient specimens, performs Point of Care Testing, and prepares specimens for transport to lab
• Prepares patient for exams, tests and procedures and assists with exams, treatments and procedures using sterile technique as applicable
• Assists with procedures such as EKG, Holter monitor application, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening, and disinfection and sterilization
• Performs patient treatments as directed, to include the application of heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes, and application and removal of casts, braces and splints
• Reviews printed instructions with patients
• Assists with wound care under the direction of the LIP
• Documents in the electronic health record and assists with management of in-baskets and closure of care gaps
• Assists with setting up the clinic for daily operations and closing clinic in accordance with departmental guidelines
• Stocks supplies and linens as applicable. Cleans, monitors expiration dates and restocks dressing supply cart, checks AED units and oxygen tanks, and empties needle boxes using appropriate safety measures
• Maintains all designated work areas in a clean and orderly manner
• Assists in regulatory and safety monitoring and compliance audits as directed
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to promote the delivery of patient care and the overall functioning of the department
• Participates in department meetings and performs duties in an independent and assertive manner under the direction of an RN and/or LIP
• Initiates CPR and other emergency measures as required
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, patient outreach and patient registration
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year recent health care experience in a hospital, ambulatory, homecare, assistant living, nursing home or long term care setting required
• Proficient in the use of an electronic medical record preferred