CLINICAL ASSISTANT

• Location: Baltimore, MD
• SINAI HOSPITAL
• NEUROSURGERY FPP
• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Hours: Day shift - 8:30am-5:00pm
• NURSING SUPPORT
• Job ID: 97266
• Compensation: $20.00-$27.29 Experience based
• Posted: Today

Summary

Who We Are:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

About the Role:

Under direct supervision of physician, performs a variety of clinical responsibilities to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. Works proactively and in partnership with other staff contributing to effective operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists physician with exam preparation, during the exam, and post exam to ensure all phases of the patient’s care are addressed.
• Obtains and documents reason for visit, patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oximetry, height, and weight.
• Prepares patient for visit and/or procedure by assuring the patient is undressed and appropriately gowned.
• Assists providers with examinations; can serve as a chaperone for exams of a personal nature.
• With completion and documentation of education and competencies, performs Point-of-Care (POC) testing which may include EKG, blood glucose, hemoccult, and specific gravity testing.
• Performs quality control and maintains related records.
• Communicates all results to the provider.
• Collects specimens and labels as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens such as fingerstick blood glucose, urine dipstick and culture, urine pregnancy test, and hemoccult testing.
• Performs data entry of point of care lab results into the patient’s chart.
• Ensures all patient care areas are adequately stocked with unexpired supplies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience: Prior experience required
• Certification/Licensure: American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR