What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant | Otolaryngology | Days position at University of Florida Health?
Job Family: Patient Care Support
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Shift/Days: Days - C1
FTE: 1.00
Department: Otolaryngology Surg -Clinical
Organization: Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.
Overview
A professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice including administrative and clinical procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. Degree in medicine with plans for career in dental, medicine, advanced medical practice, pharmacy, chiropractor, physical and occupational therapy, or other allied health fields.Responsibilities
- Assist with patient examinations or treatments
- Take patient vital signs, prepare patients for provider care
- Administers medications as directed by and under the direct supervision of a licensed physician
- May perform scribe functions by documenting all provider/patient interactions in the medical record under the supervision and responsibility of a licensed clinician
- Observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms. Collects routine lab specimens as directed by the provider. Administers basic first aid
- Participates in performance improvement projects.
- Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care.
- Provides a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients, staff members, and other customers.
- Assists with test scoring
- Assists with report documentation. Accurately document all entries in the medical record, either electronic or hard copy
Qualifications
1 yearMedical Assistantpreferred 2 yearsClerical/Customer Service experience, ideally in a healthcare related industrypreferred BachelorsHealthcarepreferred High School Diplomarequired Additional Details:Degree in medicine with plans for career in dental, medicine, advanced medical practice, pharmacy, chiropractor, physical and occupational therapy, or other allied fields. Basic Life Support (BLS)requiredat time of hire Travel Requiredup to 10%
