Clinical Assistant, Full Time

Join our organization whose mission is improving lives, transforming communities and achieving health equity for everyone. People’s Center Clinics & Services (PCCS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are physicians, dentists, nurses, social workers, care coordinators and other healthcare and administrative staff, and serve nearly 10,000 patients every year through medical, dental, and behavioral services.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including:

Health, Dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with company contribution
4 weeks of paid time off
8 annual holidays
Company paid life insurance benefit
Company-paid Short -Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits

Summary

Clinical assistant provides a variety of technical, clerical, receptionist, and patient care services under the supervision of nurses or medical practitioners. Clinical Assistant supports practitioners and other members of health care team by gathering patient medical history, taking and recording vital sign information, and assisting with minor, office-based procedures.  Clinical assistants are essential to deliver high-quality patient care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Graduation from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Experience

One to two years experience in a clinic/medical setting.
Certification/ License

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
Duties

Room patients: obtain vital signs, perform health screenings, enter data into EMR
Prepare patient for examinations, procedures and treatments.
Coordinate Referrals to specialty clinics or services.
Maintain examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
Collects and process specimens.
Performs CLIA-waived tests, and basic laboratory tests.
Perform electrocardiography and respiratory testing.
Performs routine diagnostic procedures including audiograms, vision testing, TB skin tests, injections, ear irrigations and assist with minor surgery.
Removing sutures and changing dressings.
Utilize computer and other electronic equipment to support office operations.
Screen and follow up test results.
Recognize and respond to emergencies.
Document patient communication and clinical treatments accurately and appropriately.
Assist providers and nurses with patient tracking and education.
Perform COVID 19 tests in Drive-up and Pop-up Clinic.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of principles of health promotion and disease prevention and life style enhancements.
Consistently works well with people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
General Computer skills.
Excellent organization and record keeping skills.
Skill in use of medical equipment, medical records, routine laboratory procedures and aseptic techniques.

To apply:  http://www.peoples=center.org/opportunities  click on careers and see open positions

AA/EOE