Clinical Assistant - Olentangy Primary Care - Nationwide Children's Hospital

Responsible for performing clerical support and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of RN. Enhances the ambulatory clinic flow with effective clerical and environmental support of clinical staff and patients.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday (8:30am-5:00pm) 

Location: Olentangy Primary Care Center
5070 N. High St
Columbus, Ohio 43214
United States

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Proficient in use of electronic medical record, collecting patient information and documentation. Unit may specify additional responsibilities.

2. Prepare and maintain the patients? medical records, including obtaining vaccine records, administering screening tools, scoring and inputing data into chart, as directed. May be trained to use external record systems such as Impactsys, OARS to check patient data.

3. Perform monitoring of patient charts for required signatures for example general consents, advanced directives, and other related documents and secures signatures as appropriate; assures that demographic information is updated and accurate.

4. Operate communication systems including, but not limited to telephone, Streamline, pneumatic tube and multi-function devices i.e. fax/printer/ copier/scanner.

5. Coordinate unit communications and efficient clinic processes related to clerical support and environmental activities on the unit. Responsible to answer clinic phone, accurately transcribe and communicate results, requests for refills or other clinical information to clinical staff as directed.

6. Maintain unit supply of computer down-time forms and implement the down time procedure for the staff.

7. Clean, order and stock clerical, educational and clinical supplies. ? Dust surface unit/area of the unit desk ? Order office and/or clinic supplies. ? Proficient in operation of Intranet to facilitate staff needs for policies and procedures and other intranet documents needing printed. ? Maintain unit files and educational materials.

8. Maintain a clean, safe patient care, and unit environment, which may include unit specific duties such as cleaning unit refrigerators, microwaves and etc. ? Monitor and maintain unit as required by regulatory agencies and document appropriately.

9. Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit CoordinatorClinic Assistant staff.

10. Identify own learning needs, seek assistance and attend educational programs as needed.

11. May perform greeting and registration of patient, attains patient demographics, guarantors, insurance, co-pays, phone numbers, text reminders, My Chart sign up, establishing Outpatient Code, transfer, and discharge of patients.

12. In emergency situations, initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist, Code Silver, Code Violet by dialing 2-2233 or 911 and providing all required information. Confirms with staff that call was placed.

13. Accurate scheduling and/or rescheduling of patient appointments for clinic appointments, specialty sessions or other needed services; may perform reminder calls, patient outreach contacts or other communications as directed

14. Transports requisitions and specimens as directed.

15. Assist with transporting patients as directed for all transfers or discharges.

16. Participate in unit/program/area quality process improvement activities. Able to use basic computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel. Able to perform data entry for Quality Improvement, screening tools or other clinic based projects.

17. Maintain confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. High School graduate or equivalent.

2. Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator/clerk course or demonstration of equivalent competence.

3. Computer skills required. Ability to navigate most current technology systems.

4. Excellent Customer Service Skills.

5. Previous health care experience preferred. 6. Possess good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

7. Present a neat appearance, good grooming, and professional manner.