Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
La Clinica – Saint Paul, MN
Position Type
1.0 FTE
Education Level
High School or equivalent
Salary Range
$20.00 – $20.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Clinic Hours
Job Category
Healthcare
Description
The Clinical Support Assistant position supports medical providers in the care of patients in a culturally diverse population within a clinic setting. This position provides direct patient services such as rooming, vitals, health screenings, health information updates, and health promotion activities.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prepare patients for the medical health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room. Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, reviews and/or records medical history; takes and documents vital signs; and confirms reason for visit.
- Perform certain procedures after successful completion of clinical competencies such as EKG, Spirometry, vision/hearing, vital signs, instrument cleaning/disinfection/sterilization.
- Document in electronic medical record in an accurate and confidential manner.
- Set priorities and organizes work to deliver safe and efficient patient care.
- Respond effectively to urgent/emergency situations.
- Monitor clinic safety and observance of standard precautions.
- Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
- Facilitate team building and positive work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Demands and Physical Demands
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. This job operates in a busy healthcare setting, and role must be able to juggle multiple demands. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This role may float to other MCC clinic sites if needed.
Travel
This position may require some travel between clinic sites for meetings/trainings.
Key Competencies
- Commitment to driving diversity, equity and inclusion
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- High level of ethics in maintaining patient confidentiality
Who We Are
As Minnesota’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center, Minnesota Community Care ensures that the communities we serve have access to high quality and affordable health care. Our patients predominantly identify as people of color (80%), low-wealth (61% patients = 200% FPL), and un/under-insured (40% uninsured, 45% publicly insured) (UDS, 2020).
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnesota Community Care values building a culturally diverse staff that reflects the communities it serves, and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Minnesota Community Care is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Previous health care work experience, preferably in a medical setting preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Hmong) preferred