Clinical Aid (Montrose)

Do you have a passion for caring for patients?  If you are looking for a place where teamwork is a priority and every patient counts, this might be the spot for you!  We are looking forward to training the right candidate to join our outgoing and friendly team, in beautiful Montrose, Colorado! If you are looking to enter and learn the medical field, and enjoy caring for the community, then we would like to get to know you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare, clean, and maintain exam rooms and treatment rooms.

• Shadow and learn new skills from Medical Assistants and Front Office staff.

• Teach and confirm the accuracy of vital sign measurements.

• Review HIPAA, OSHA, and COVID policies and testing.

• Treat patients with courtesy and compassion.

• Help facilitate patient flow and communicate changes with patients and clinical staff.

• Maintain courteous relationships with outside caregivers, insurance carriers, labs, hospitals, and pharmacies at all times.

• Assist MA with ordering medical supplies & stocking exam rooms with appropriate items

• Assist MA with Regular cleaning/maintenance of all medical equipment

• Assist with handling prescription refills, once appropriately trained

• Ability to assist in a variety of common office procedures

• Ability to take direction from MAs, Front Office staff and providers

• Ability to maintain records and record test results once trained

• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations

• Exceptional communication skills, both in person and over the telephone, with the ability to interact with patients in a friendly, courteous manner.

• Patient and helpful demeanor to assist patients in feeling welcome, comfortable, and relaxed.

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients, their families, and staff members.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and be HIPAA compliant

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry 20 pounds

• Ability to cover at other primary care locations a plus, not required

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Experience in physician’s office a plus but not required. We are willing to train and offer MA certification programs in house.

Mental and Physical Requirements: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. This position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. May require working under stressful conditions.

Conditions: Normal office and exam room environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies, labs, hospitals and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.

*Make sure to submit transfer form to supervisor prior to applying to any opening to interest. To be considered for the opening - employee apply in addition to completing the transfer form