Employment Type:Full timeShift:

Description:Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.Purpose The Clinical Assistant will aid providers by creating a timely patient flow, positive customer experience, and care for clinic patients.Essential Key Job Responsibilities - Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess urgent/emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed. Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payer regulations by functioning within those guidelines. Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data. Assess learning needs of the patient and significant others. Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family. Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record). Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions. Assists with a variety of procedures, exams, and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned. Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered. and legibly documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record. - Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members. - Functions according to limitations or scope of license or certification. Preforms basic nursing functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections, etc.) under direction and supervision of provider. Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms. Coordinates provider schedules in all areas. Obtains prior authorizations for required procedures and medications to ensure payer approval. - Provides patient teaching as needed. (Inhaler, diagnoses, pre-operative, etc.) Reports timely results and pertinent information to patient and health care team member.Qualifications:Possession of a current or compact state license as a licensed practical nurse, CMA Or RN issued/defined by the State of Iowa.Outpatient hospital/Clinic experience preferred.Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.