Assists in delivery of primary healthcare, patient care management and clerical duties as required. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Requirements
- Knowledge of medical practice to assist in patient care
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
- Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed
- Skill in taking vital signs
- Skill in maintaining records and recording test results
- Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
- Ability to maintain quality control standards
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to operate automated patient-billing system
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- PTO and Sick time
- 401(k) plan with a match
- Wellness program
- Tuition Reimbursement