Clinical Support Assistant

Department Overview

This position performs a variety of administrative, clinical support or technical assignments of duties involving many different and unrelated processes, methods and tasks as instructed by clinic leadership. May include direct patient interactions. Works closely with and reports to clinic leadership and provides assistance with clinic and office tasks. Supports the activities of the clinic and works effectively with all clinic staff. Requires working in a confidential atmosphere, handling many complex projects at one time. Knowledge of and familiarity with OHSU facilities, resources, and personnel.

 

This position requires someone who can problem solve and stay highly organized.  High level written and verbal communication skills and the ability to stay calm under high pressure conditions and timelines.   

Function/Duties of Position

Administrative Support

• Process incoming/outgoing faxes (labeling, records requests, upload refill requests, etc.)
• Scanning
• Process Inbasket (records requests, labs, imaging, message routing, etc.)
• Patient paperwork management (questionnaires, FMLA, provider signatures, no-show letters, etc.)
• Track and stock patient paperwork and brochures
• Process incoming/outgoing mail
• Use of Microsoft Office—Outlook
• General high level clerical and project support
• Document legibly, concisely and accurately

Clinical Support

• Basic rooming to include only vitals, including social history, pain (no med reconciliation, allergies)
• No medication related activities allowed (reconciliation, administration, preparation)
• Support nursing in the infusion center
• Technical support (MyChart, Epic, office equipment, etc.)
• Attends staff meetings/huddles
• Inventory management including equipment—notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning and repair of equipment is needed
• Instrument processing pick up/drop off 
• Pick up/drop off blood from the blood bank at the hospital
• Check expiration dates for medications/supplies
• Turn over rooms/cleaning/stocking
• Maintains knowledge of life safety, patient safety, fire and electrical safety and disaster plan
• Sentact duties/compliance

Patient Experience

• Monitors patient flow
• Updates patient on delays
• Provides excellent customer service
• Addresses in-the-moment patient needs as directed
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, family, and clinical personnel
• Support patients in infusion by grabbing blankets, snacks, or other small supplies

Professional Development

• Attends education classes appropriate to job development
• Uses consistent, professional communication with team members
• Flexible coverage of internal service needs, and the continuous application of process improvement methods and skills
• Receptive to feedback and coaching
• Successfully completes the required initial training and core competency assessment before or during the trial service period
• Maintains core competencies, and demonstrates continuous application of these skills throughout the period of employment
• Completes all required modules and updates

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, ANDOne year of experience with high volume contact with the public;
• OR 6 months of medical office experience, with high volume contact with patients
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Excellent telephone communication skills.
• BLS/CPR within six weeks of hire and then maintained without interruption.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience working with an electronic medical record system
• Extensive computer skills including MS Office and Windows required.
• Excellent customer service skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment required.
• Must be detail oriented and have good organizational skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills and communication skills, including both written and verbal. 
• Must have good grammar skills.
• Must have a demonstrable record of reliable attendance, punctuality, and proven successful performance at past and present employers.
• Must be able to work both with a team and independently.

Additional Details

• This position works in a busy environment with a lot of interruptions, multiple demands and people interactions