Clinic Aide

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A Brief Overview
Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and the Lead Medical Assistant, the Clinic Aide provides basic clinical and non-clinical assistance to the clinical team by supporting efficient clinic throughput, maintaining a safe environment of care and promoting a patient/family-centered visit experience.

What you will do

• Surveillance of waiting room and notification of clinical team if patient has been waiting for an extended period
• Intervenes as necessary to calm patients and families, explain delays and provide frequent updates on expected wait times
• As required, support social distancing and patient/family masking by providing reminders and engaging patient and family in conversations that promote compliance
• Assist clinic staff in providing a clean and effective environment of care. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Stocking exam rooms with needed supplies
• Wiping down rooms between patients
• Keeping exam rooms clean, neat and patient-ready
• Assisting patients with wayfinding
• Maintain and support others in complying with current personal protective equipment (PPE) standards
• Notifies clinical team immediately with any concerns regarding patient safety or wellbeing
• Provides assistance in obtaining vital signs and growth measurements under the supervision of the Credentialed Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse or Provider
• Assist in the escorting of select patients from parking garage to exam room
• Escort stable patients between clinic appointments, and ancillary services when infection control precautions must be maintained
• Provide 1:1 supervision of patients at risk for self-harm
• Navigate the medical record and document data as instructed
• Upload scans and images into EMR

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required

Experience Qualifications

• pediatric experience or childcare experience Preferred
• working in behavioral health environments Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer and telephone skills
• Basic vital sign assessment and documentation
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate communication

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

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SALARY RANGE:

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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