What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chiropractic Assistant position at Katahdin Valley Health Center?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chiropractic Assistant will assist the medical staff in providing medical care to patients of various ages according in accordance with nursing professional standards and KVHC policies and procedures. The person in this role will function under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or the Provider. The Chiropractic Assistant will work as part of the Clinical Care Team to insure effective and quality care is given to the KVHC patient.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists the Care Team with intake process of the patient. Completes vital signs, height, and weight and documents these in the electronic health record.
2. Assists with tests, as directed by the Provider or other member of the Care team, i.e. MA, LPN, and RN.
3. Informs patient of intake process and answers questions related to that day’s visit.
4. Monitors provider and provider task buckets for duties that require completion.
5. Maintains the exam rooms, bathrooms, and corridors in good order.
6. Insures that examining rooms, bathrooms and corridors are stocked and/or in good order.
7. Perform other duties, as assigned by the Nursing Director or Clinical Coordinator.
8. Obtain signatures for appropriate medical releases.
9. Clean and sterilize equipment after use.
10. Maintain in good order the stock of patient information materials.
11. Assist in ordering medical supplies.
12. Cooperate with other health agencies.
13. Promote good health i.e. Yearly exams, colonoscopies, mammograms.
14. Must be neat, clean and professional in demeanor at all times with appropriate dress.
15. Readily accepts responsibility of patient care with team cooperation.
16. Support of clinic specific standards, supports KVHC policy/procedures/standards.
17. Possess computer skills.
18. Cross train to back fill the optometric technician and optician positions as needed to cover vacation and other time off.
19. Performs additional duties or projects as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator.
20. Adheres to all KVHC policies and protocols.
21. Complies with all safety rules and protocols. Reports all incidents, regardless of severity, immediately to their supervisor and completes an incident report and investigation form, which will be forwarded to Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
22. Conducts themselves as a good steward in the communities served by KVHC; represents the organization at outreach activities as needed.
23. Actively participates as committee member as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
24. Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others. Focusing on the attainment of organization goals and objectives through a commitment to team work.
25. Conforms to acceptable attendance and punctuality standards as expressed in the employee handbook.
26. Abides by the organization’s compliance program and requirements
27. At times you may be faced with challenges that may impact patient care. Addressing these challenges may not be in your job description, however Katahdin Valley Health Center encourages each team member to go above and beyond to address the patients’ needs in the moment.
Employees have the autonomy to see the care experience through from A to Z to show our patients KVHC C.A.R.E.S.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Houlton, ME 04730: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
