SMG Urology - CLINIC ASSISTANT
Lansing, MI 
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Job ID:43408 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job: Responsible for the efficient and effective processing of patients through the clerical and clinical areas of the practice/clinic. Under the general direction of the physician or advanced practice provider, it provides high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

  • Prepare the patient chart prior to the visit.
  • Prepares patient for examination using two patient identifiers. Obtains vital signs, medications, allergies, history, condition-specific questionaries, and chief complaint-accurate documentation of information provided.
  • Inspection and Low-Level Disinfection of equipment and environmental safety as required.
  • Cleans, inventories, and restocks clinic areas as assigned.
  • Assists with removing catheters, trial voids, bladder scans, and other non-invasive procedures as directed.
  • Performs non-invasive laboratory and diagnostic testing as directed.
  • Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temperatures, medications, oxygen, etc.)
  • Answers, screens, and triages telephone calls. Takes accurate messages and distributes them to the proper personnel within the practice's guidelines.
  • Participates in the training of new caregivers.
  • Participates in tasks assigned by the Physician, RNs, and Manager related to patient care.
  • Ability to provide clerical and clinical services to maintain an effective practice flow. Cross-trained to work both clerically and clinically.

Job Requirements
General Requirements * Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the patient's right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures. * Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence). * Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients, and customers and support creating an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment. * Communicates with patients, families, and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, and Explanation). * Works safely and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities. * Adheres to policies and procedures designed to prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases.
Education Graduate of High School or equivalent.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills * Demonstrated keyboard ability will be required to perform the job's essential duties.

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family Patient Services/Nursing Support Requirements:
Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED
Status Full-time
Facility Match Any
Experience Level New Grad

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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