What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Staff Assistant position at Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA?
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Staff Assistant to join our team at Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care and support services in a dynamic healthcare environment.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to our clinical staff, ensuring seamless coordination of patient care activities and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Administrative Duties:
- Document patient communications and treatments accurately and appropriately
- Answer telephones and respond to clinical voice mail messages per policy
- Obtain prior authorization for medications
- Manage KPI reports including duplicate medication and medical reconciliation
- Maintain task lists
- Complete charge tickets, labels, consents, dx codes
- Clinical Duties:
- Greet and prepare patients for examinations and procedures
- Accurately obtain and record medical histories, verify all allergies, medications, and vital signs per clinic protocol
- Order, collect, and prepare laboratory specimens as needed
- Explain treatment procedures
- Ensure proper consents have been signed prior to the procedure by both the patient and MD
- Draw up and/or give injections as ordered by MD
- Perform vial testing for follow-up patients per department protocol
- Safety and Quality:
- FOLLOW OSHA guidelines
- Follow universal precautions when caring for patients; Use PPE as directed
- Follow all PSC policies when caring for patients
- Provide wheelchairs and assist patients with ambulation as needed
Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must possess:
- Graduation from a accredited Medical Assisting, Surgical Tech or Practical Nursing Program
- Current Certification or Licensure with no restrictions
- Current BLS Certification
- Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique, and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting
- Use and apply medical terminology appropriately
- Thorough knowledge of general clinical principles, methodology, and measures for outcomes
- Administrative skills necessary to effectively manage office practice
- Ability to stand for up to eight hours a day, bend, reach, squat, kneel, move, lift of patients and/or equipment up to 35 lbs.
