Health Care Assistant

A Womans Choice is seeking for an experienced, flexible and energetic self-starter Health Care Assistant with a proven record of exceptional hands-on medical skills to join our team.We are a woman-owned and operated community-based abortion care provider.

AWC provides quality, compassionate abortion care services to people throughout North Carolina and bordering states.

Here, we honor the hopes and dreams of people who come to us for a variety of care services.

The Summary of Key Responsibilities includes direct patient care, clinic back-office operations, administrative support, and medical records management.

It is performed under the delegation and supervision of the clinic manager and licensed providers (physicians or nurses).

Includes, but is not limited to the following: Ability to engage patients, visitors, and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner, with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to initiate and conduct two-way communication in a clear, concise manner.

Demonstrated flexibility in performing assigned duties across front and back office areas, while effectively prioritizing tasks, working under pressure, and following directions accurately.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clear, accurate, objective, and concise documentation in patients electronic medical records.

Enhance health care practice by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests within the scope of training and delegated tasks.

Prepare patient for physician or advanced practice provider evaluation (e.g., room patient, take vitals, etc.), including interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (e.g., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure), and recording information in patients' electronic medical records.

Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations and procedures in accordance with infection control and safety protocols.

Assure prompt patient flow.

Assists the physician with the evaluation and treatment of the patient as directed by the licensed provider and in accordance with clinic policy.

Perform point-of-care tests such as Urine HCG (pregnancy test), hemoglobin, etc.

Records complete and appropriate information in patient charts regarding symptoms, drug allergies, current medications, and dosages, escalating questions to the licensed provider when outside HCA training or policy.

Restock the lab area daily, including all drawers and treatment trays; maintain inventory of medical supplies; and follow all procedures for expired supplies.

Assist with patient intake and discharge processes, and support care coordination by facilitating individual patient referrals and their completion Train other designated employees to take vital signs and prepare patients for physician evaluation once deemed competent by the Clinic Manager or designee.

Answer phones and return calls within defined time frames.

Perform various clerical functions as assigned by management, monitor supplies, and assist the front off...