Position Summary

The Clinical Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to obtaining vitals, chief complaint for visit, reconciling medications, and recording histories; also responsible for ordering testing in the EHR system, arranging specialist referrals, obtaining authorizations, and scheduling referral appointments.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Triage patients during point of care and preparing chart for provider.
• Completing all appropriate outgoing orders for the patient, outbound referrals and assist with authorizations and scheduling surgeries/procedures.
• Performing casting, DME fittings, and injection preparation.
• Making sure to fully document patient information into NextGen.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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  Knowledge of current Microsoft Office Suites including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access. Office 2007 or newer required.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform routine tests with attention to proper procedure, precision and accuracy.
• Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology
• Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the job offer.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and follow written protocols.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Education / Training / Requirements

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  High School Diploma/GED; no experience required.
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, NRCMA, NCMA, or RMA).
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.

Physical Demands

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  Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb or balance for limited periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30 lbs. *
• Ability to grasp and hold up to 25 lbs.*
• Ability to hear normal voice level communications in person or through the telephone.
• Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
• Ability to smell.

Success Factors

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  Alignment with Company Mission and Core Values
• Excellent Time Management/Organized
• Open Communication/Positive
• Goal Driven
• Excellent Customer Service
• Juggles Multiple Priorities
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Accomplished in word processing and worksheet utilization

All statements are essential functions of the position unless identified as non-essential by an asterisk (*).