Clinical Assistant - Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates

Be the Difference!

Are you looking to take that next step in your healthcare career where you can make an impact and Be the Difference to patients, their families, and the community? Then Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates has opportunities for you!

Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care to patients by assisting with diagnostic tests, procedures and treatments ordered by the physician.

This is a full time position working Monday - Friday 8:30a to 5p out of the Minneapolis Clinic location.

A $750 sign-on bonus will be offered, payable on first paycheck with a 12-month commitment. Internal applicants are not eligible for sign-on bonus.

Position Purpose Summary:

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care to patients by assisting with diagnostic tests, procedures and treatments ordered by the physician. Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates (CRSAL) is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health).

Essential Functions:

• Escorts the patient to the exam room, obtain vitals and document patient history.
• Performs diagnostic testing under doctor supervision as ordered by the doctor.
• Prepares room as needed for specified visit type.
• Assist providers with pre/post op appointments and procedures
• Processes referrals and schedules clinic appointments.
• Retrieves calls regarding patient health problems, scheduling needs and documents and routes calls.
• Calls in new prescriptions and refills to the pharmacy after provider has reviewed and approved.
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent
• Diploma or equivalent as a Medical Assistant, Military Medic, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Direct Support Professional Certifications preferred but not required
• 1 -2 years of recent medical clinic experience preferred
• Superior communication skills, detail oriented, and excellent direct patient care

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic setting

Notes

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.