Clinical Aide

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under direct supervision of clinical nurse manager, the clinical aide guides patients through their visit to the clinic, assuring patients have been screened prior to entering the building and directing them to the appropriate department to optimize patient flow through clinic.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

(This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

1. Greets patients entering clinic and directs them to appropriate department for their visit.
2. Gather, stock, and prepare supplies
3. Prepare lab-test kits
4. Assemble Clinic registration packets
5. Works as liaison between Medical Assistants and Receptionists
6. Practices standard safety precautions to ensure safety to self, other staff and patients.
7. Ensures confidentially of all patient, family, provider, and other staff information. Only discusses patient information when pertinent to care and only with appropriate personnel.
8. Maintains a clean work environment in personal spaces, staff space, and patient spaces such as exam rooms.
9. Maintains and cares for office and clinical equipment and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes equipment.
10. Upholds Western Sierra Medical Clinic's Policies and Procedures, infection control standards, applicable state, federal and local laws.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Computer literate (i.e. logging on to computer, usage of keyboard and mouse, familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel).
3. Ability to type 40 wpm.
4. Ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods of time; also stooping, bending, walking and stretching during patient care.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION:

1. Familiarity with an electronic practice management (EMR) system.
2. Medical terminology
3. Bilingual (Spanish preferred)