Clinic Assistant (H)
University of Miami

Job Info

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The Department of UMHC-SCCC Social Work is currently seeking a full time Clinic Assistant. The Clinic Assistant performs a variety of clerical duties associated with patient care. Such as administrative duties including filing records , scheduling lab work, making follow up calls, phoning in prescriptions and calling to get lab results.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembles, completes, and processes patients' charts, and keeps patient records accurately identified.
  
• Transcribes doctors' orders, and checks charts for incomplete histories and operative summaries, bringing issues to the attention of the appropriate member of the healthcare team for correction.
  
• Orders unit supplies to maintain inventory of the unit's equipment stock and supplies.
  
• Assists with receiving, distributing, and sorting supplies brought to the unit.
  
• Obtains laboratory and x-ray reports and notifies doctors of results.
  
• Utilizes IDX RIS/PACS to track patient arrival times and advises front desk personnel of patient delays to maintain daily schedule.
  
• Greets patients upon arrival and verifies patient information.
  
• Directs patient to the dressing room and ensures the patient has changed into a gown and removed all metal items from their person.
  
• Documents all equipment issues and reports to appropriate managing staff.
  
• Assists in copying completed patient paperwork, delivering originals to front desk for scanning, and distributing copies to appropriate reading rooms.
  
• Receives telephone calls and responds to inquiries from visitors.
  
• Reports unusual incidents in a timely manner to appropriate supervisory personnel.
  
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience
  

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
  
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
  
• Commitment to the University's core values.
  
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
H2

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