Rural Clinical Assistant Trainee/I/II/III
Rural Clinical Assistant Trainee/I/II/III
Pay Range: $25.00 - $25.47. The Rural Clinical Assistant Trainee provides care to infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults and elderly in a rural ambulatory care clinic. Essential job responsibilities include rooming patients, performing clinical duties, maintaining lab and exam rooms, quality assurance activities and demonstrating customer service skills. Rural Clinical Assistants perform administrative and data management tasks, record patient information in the chart, and support providers by rooming patients, performing CLIA‑waived laboratory tests, answering phones, processing provider orders, and participating in training processes and staff meetings under close supervision.
This position directly supports and assists the rural clinic provider. It maintains efficient clinic operations and patient flow to maximize the provider’s time and ensure access to health care for patients in rural communities. The role is part of a four‑level progression designed to provide progressively more technical and independent work experiences. Promotion is based on performance, required certifications, and the demonstrated ability to handle more progressively responsible assignments.
The Rural Clinical Assistant must multitask and prioritize duties in a rapid, pressured environment and recognize signs or symptoms that may require immediate attention. Attention to detail is required to accurately collect patient data, complete documentation, maintain logs, and comply with regulatory requirements, ensuring error‑free work to prevent misdiagnosis or incorrect treatment.
Independent performance of all clinical duties will be based on satisfactory completion of competency assessments.
SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium serving Southeast Alaska. We value employees as our strongest assets and prioritize their development and professional advancement.
Benefits include retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability, and more.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job- Rooming patients: prepare for visit by reviewing chart, obtain vital signs per protocol, update medical history, collect and document information, keep records organized, recognize and intervene when necessary, and manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow.
- Clinical duties: set up equipment for routine exams and procedures, assist with minor procedures and treatments, perform phlebotomy and CLIA‑waived laboratory testing, follow specimen handling protocols, and assist patients with ambulation or transfer.
- Provide basic health coaching and patient education as directed by the provider and according to evidence‑based guidelines using patient education materials.
- Maintain lab and exam rooms: sanitize rooms between patients, organize supplies, inventory and re‑order medical supplies, sterilize surgical equipment, and dispose of waste per infection control standards.
- Quality assurance: conduct daily/weekly/monthly QA checks on equipment and crash cart, document refrigerator temperatures, keep sterilization logs, notify provider of repairs or safety concerns, and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Customer service: promote SEARHC Seven Standards of Excellence, answer inquiries professionally, provide cross‑coverage and assistance to peers and clinics, attend staff meetings, and apply information presented in meetings to promote effective staff relationships.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a two‑week in‑house laboratory training program.
- Basic Life Support.
- Clinical competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years.
Knowledge of clinic procedures, age‑appropriate vital signs and behaviors, HIPAA and SEARHC policies.
Skills- Good interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Computer application skills sufficient to utilize medical database.
- Operate medical equipment.
- Learn and use various EMR systems and accurately record patient data.
- Communicate and interact with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Recognize and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Work Shift:
OT 8/40
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