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Guthrie Health

Clinical Assistant-Physician Services- Full Time

Guthrie Health, Binghamton, New York, United States, 13901


This position is eligible for up to a $5,000 sign on bonus

Position Summary:

Performs duties of a clinical and clerical nature. Maintains records and applies knowledge and skills to run a full functioning office for one or more Providers in Clinic. Assists professional staff by performing routine duties in caring for patients.

Education, License, Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Knowledge of medical terminology, ability to communicate and excellent customer service skills a must. Must be dependable, professional, flexible and able to multi‐task.

Essential Functions:

* Interviews patient to obtain medical history.* Determines vital signs, (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc) and documents in the patient's medical record.* Assists provider during exam and treatment.* Directs patient to examination room and prepares patient for examination and treatment.* Performs liaison duties between patients, Providers, hospital staff, etc.* Process ancillary reports and all other patient results to the provider for review and assists with patient communication.* Responsible for greeting patients and updating various pertinent information into the patient's medical record.* Routes patient after exam to proper area for visit completion.* May be required to do phlebotomy.

Other Duties:

* Answers telephones and schedules patient appointments.* Takes messages of a medical nature (requests for prescription refills, test results, etc).* Performs other clerical functions as necessary.* Exhibits good telephone etiquette.* Quotes patient self‐pay balances at time of scheduling.* Informs patients of their financial obligations.* Directs patients to the patient representative for assistance with their account.* Applies principles of disinfection/sterilization/disease transmission/universal precautions as per clinic and manufacturer guidelines.* Assists in maintaining appropriate level of supplies.* Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals.* Become familiar with ICD‐9 and CPT coding.* Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.* Coordinate patient appointments for X‐ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, etc. as ordered by the providers.* Assists with obtaining and processing referral and pre‐certification requirements.* Maintains confidentiality, respect and consideration of patients and others.* Applies Guthrie values (patient centeredness, teamwork, excellence) when performing daily tasks.* Maintains equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and clinic policies and procedures.* Performs and documents quality control on equipment as required.

The pay for this position ranges from $16.00-$22.37 per hour