Ambulatory Clinic Assistant

Job summary

Support patient flow by rooming patients, measuring and documenting vital signs, assisting with clinic visits, and providing patient-focused service. Maintain clinic rooms, supplies, equipment logs, and medical records while assisting with scheduling, registration, outside records, and chaperoning.

Job details

Position Title Ambulatory Clinic Assistant Olathe Medical Pavilion A Position Summary / Career Interest The Ambulatory Clinic Assistant (Roomer) is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the health care setting by completing patient care tasks in a culturally sensitive manner with exceptional customer service; contributes to patient care by assisting with the clinic visit, performing patient vital signs, organizing clinic/exam rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, performing in the role of the patient chaperone, Obtains updated information from patient, such as recent hospitalizations, recent cardiac tests from other facilities, allergies/reactions and pharmacy name/location. Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions Accurately schedules tests; obtains films and reports. Assists physicians and/or nurses to room patients, obtain vital signs, set patient up on MyChart and report findings to medical assistant or RN. Collaborates with members of the health care team to assist in obtaining outside records prior to or during clinic visit as delegated by the medical assistant, RN, or physician. Maintains medical records; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies, and processes forms (e.g. FMLA and Short-term disability paperwork) related to medical charts. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned areas and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained; checks and completes required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction and other required checks. Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; and answering phones. Performs in the role of chaperone during sensitive examinations or when requested Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents in medical record Assist in the transport of patients Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education And Experience High School Graduate or GED. Preferred Education And Experience At least 6 months of Health Care or clinic office job-related experience. OR Enrolled in an accredited Medical Assistant Program. Required Licensure And Certification Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) Knowledge Requirements Basic typing and word processing abilities. Time Type Full time Job Requisition ID R-57504 Important Information For You To Know As You Apply The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

What you’ll do

Support patient flow by rooming patients, measuring and documenting vital signs, assisting with clinic visits, and providing patient-focused service. Maintain clinic rooms, supplies, equipment logs, and medical records while assisting with scheduling, registration, outside records, and chaperoning.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with Basic Life Support Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association. Preferred qualifications include at least six months of healthcare or clinic office experience, or enrollment in an accredited Medical Assistant program; basic typing and word-processing ability is also required.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient Care
• Vital Signs Measurement
• Patient Rooming
• Medical Record Documentation
• Clinic Scheduling
• Patient Registration
• Customer Service
• Patient Chaperoning
• Medical Records Management
• Supply and Equipment Inventory
• Outside Records Coordination
• Basic Typing and Word Processing
• Patient Transport
• Clinic Room Organization
• Basic Life Support

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support

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