Ambulatory Clinical Associate

Purpose: The Ambulatory Clinical Associate in the Ambulatory office setting is an essential member of the Patient Care Team and provides direct and non-direct patient care.
Supervision and direction is provided by the Sr.
Medical Assistant.
And collaborates with the care team to improve performance of clinical and non-clinical activities.
Responsibilities: Performs standard rooming process for patients in the outpatient office setting- includes obtaining and documentation of vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure), weight, height, SpO2.
Documentation of allergies and reactions.
Documentation of reason for visit.
Perform vision and hearing screening and documentation of results.
Perform Fall Risk Screening.
Obtain Smoking history, tobacco use and smokeless tobacco use.
Assist Patient with My Chart Sign up either by email or with in room sign up Assist with the collection of specimens according to protocol Perform glucose testing and ECG?s.
Download Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices.
Utilizes standard precautions when providing patient care.
Demonstrates competency with procedures based on age specific needs.
Uses equipment according to policy and procedure.
Maintains patient safety.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Refers patient concerns to Sr.
MA.
, Provider or Office Manager.
Assists with scanning documents into Onbase.
Assists the patient care team with meeting the quality goals for the practice.
Assists with obtaining medication preauthorization.
Performs patient reminder calls.
Utilized proper body mechanics.
Communicates accurate patient information other members of the patient care team in a timely fashion.
Supports the essential process of improving and sustaining performance.
Performs duties in accordance with the Employee Standards of Conduct.
Completes unit specific education requirement as well as System Education Day and unit specific competencies annually.
Performs other duties as assigned.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Must possess the ability to read and write the English language.
Must successfully complete the established training course provided by UPMC Pinnacle.
Must possess the basic computer skills necessary to complete mandatory training programs.
Effectively use an electronic medical record.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC's COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC.
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