Clinical Assistant - Endocrinology Clinic of Minneapolis

Revo Health • Edina, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care in the clinic and related administrative duties. This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm out of our Edina location. Endocrinology Clinic of Minneapolis 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent
• Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology required
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments preferred
• Ability to:  Comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines. 
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.) 
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance. 
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines. Prioritize workload effectively.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); or equivalent experience strongly preferred
• Clinic experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stock, and clean exam room
• Room patients and document blood pressure, weight, vitals, and reason for visit
• Maintain an efficient, organized clinical flow
• Review diabetic flow sheet/blood sugars and inquire about current problems/concerns.
• Carefully review all current medications and dosages and updating list.
• Verify the pharmacy that they are using; if it is a mail order pharmacy add this information to a sticky note on the chart.
• Ask patient if they need refills.
• Review drug allergies and ask if any new drug allergies.
• When rooming a diabetic patient, ask them to take off their shoes and socks.
• Ask patients when their last eye exam was and request a copy of the documentation.
• Download blood glucose meters, insulin pumps, CGMS monitors on computer and print record for physician.
• Assist with documentation of patient data into chart
• Prep for injections, assist with minor procedures
• Ensure coding requirements are followed during entry of patient information
• If able, act as a prescribing delegate, including processing prior authorizations
• Assist Care Coordinator with patient care services
• Assist with medical supply inventory and ordering
• Screen patient calls and respond to patient in a timely manner. Document all phone messages in the patient’s chart
• Communicate with patients telephonically whenever required
• Take refill requests off pharmacy line and call pharmacy when approved. Process electronic refill requests daily.
• Mail letters with results to patients who are not on the patient portal.
• Work with physician(s) to respond to patient messages in timely manner. Document messages and responses appropriately within the patient chart or EMR
• Respond to messages that patients send through the patient portal.
• Fill out DOT/DM forms as medical staff completes, copy for chart and mail.
• Review incoming faxes and process paperwork helping to complete document and giving to physician to complete.
• Maintain medication room, calling pharmacy reps when samples are needed.
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more click  here .
• Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
• All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) w/ Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED