Clinical Assistant

HOPE CLINIC

Position: Clinical Assistant/CNA/Medical Assistant

• Reports to: Clinical Resource Manager/Assistant Manager
• Classification: Full time or Part-time, non-exempt (hourly)
• Salary Range: starting $18/hr
• Location: Granite City, Illinois

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Clinical Assistant will provide direct medical care to patients and be responsible for maintaining the key clinical areas in the building. All employees are expected to uphold and promote Hope Clinic’s mission statement, code of ethics, patient care standards and policies.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Essential Functions

• The qualified candidate for the job will have the responsibility to perform the following essential functions:
• Learn and assure compliance of pertinent Hope Clinic policies and protocols, Illinois State regulations, OSHA guidelines and universal precautions.
• Adherence to all federal HIPAA statues and understanding of medical confidentiality.
• Assist physicians and/or RN/LPN in clinical areas.
• Assess condition of the patients (vital signs, pain, bleeding, etc.).
• Set up and close down clinical areas; including thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing and putting away supplies/waste management
• Thorough cleaning and proper sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Maintain accurate charting and documentation of all care rendered to the patient.
• Provide oral and intra-muscular medications under the direction of a physician.
• Provide or oversee the provision of aftercare instructions.
• Identify patients that may need acute medical attention or support from an educator/counselor.

Other Duties

• Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Hope.
• Detail-oriented, organized, empathetic, and punctual.
• Ability to stay calm when patients and/or staff are stressed or upset.
• Strong computer skills with experience utilizing electronic medical records.
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.

Working Conditions

• This position operates in an outpatient office/ambulatory surgical center setting. Working spaces will include exam rooms, procedure rooms and recovery room.
• OSHA Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Determination: Based on the OSHA guidelines for protection against occupational exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HlV), this position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear in person, on the telephone, and via web conference. Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens, is necessary. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires the ability to frequently lift and move patients.
• This role requires both standing and sitting.

Hope Clinic

Hope Clinic’s mission is to advance the human right to autonomy through the provision of the highest quality medical and emotional abortion care.

Hope Clinic is an independent organization that provides abortions with a growing sexual health practice. We are a state-licensed ambulatory surgery center with more than 40 staff members. We train health care providers from regional hospitals in first and second trimester abortion care. Hope Clinic is a member of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) and the Abortion Care Network (ACN).

Diversity is a core value at Hope Clinic. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and growth environment for all employees. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

You can find out more about Hope Clinic at https://hopeclinic.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18