What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Healthcare Support Specialist position at ChenMed?
Company Overview
At ChenMed, we are revolutionizing healthcare by providing exceptional primary care to patients under direct physician supervision.
Estimated Salary: $40,000 - $60,000 per year
Job Description
We are seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial-minded Clinical Healthcare Support Specialist to join our rapidly expanding team. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, ambition, and a kind demeanor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Measure and record patient vital signs, and communicate patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist, and other clinical personnel.
- Prepare patients for examinations, perform routine screening tests, and assist physicians with exams.
- Observe patients and report any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist, and other clinical personnel.
- Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions, and collect phlebotomy and other lab specimens.
- Prepare and administer medications, change dressings, apply bandages, and remove sutures under physician supervision.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilize instruments, and practice OSHA safety standards.
- Process patient phone messages, return calls, and route them to other team members as appropriate.
- Provide health coaching to patients to support healthy lifestyle choices, and follow up with coached patients via weekly calls.
- Perform other duties as assigned and modified at manager's discretion.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) required.
- Graduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or comparable healthcare vocational training required.
- Minimum 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or similar in a hospital, medical clinic, or comparable environment required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required within the first 90 days of employment.
- EMR system experience preferred.
- Spoken and written fluency in English required.
Becoming Part of Our Team
ChenMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to changing lives and improving healthcare for seniors and enhancing America's healthcare system.
Salary : $40,000 - $60,000
