Clinical Assistant I

Description

• Characteristics
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• CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Assists the physician and/or registered nurses in facilitating the transition of the patient/client from the registration process to the actual receipt of services by professional and technical personnel.
• Responsibilities would include: performing initial physical and history taking including interviewing to obtain history: taking
• Pottinger growth chart measurements such as weight, height: collecting specimens for laboratory analysis: and documenting services provided.
• MINIMUM
• Requirements: Minimum requirements are comprehensive statements of the minimum background as to education, experience, and other qualifications which will be required in all cases as evidence of an appointee's ability to perform the work properly.
• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: (N/A)
• Substitution
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• Education: (N/A)
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• SPECIAL
• Requirements: (Age, licensure, regulation, etc.) (N/A)
• POST
• Employment
• Requirements: Employees in this class will be required to obtain credentials outlined below within a reasonable time, or if employees possess such credentials at the time of hire they will be required to maintain those credentials so long as they are employed in this capacity. (N/A)
• Examples
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• CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION. Interview patient to obtain information for medical record for new patient or to update existing file, explain services that patient may be receiving and/or answer questions raised by patient. Perform appropriate laboratory test according to departmental procedures and policy. These test may include hematocrit, blood sugar, urinalysis, pregnancy testing. Take appropriate measurements of patient/client, weight, height, blood pressure, head measurement; administer developmental and PASE assessments, vision and hearing screening, etc. Document activities and services in patient medical record. Counsel patient regarding services of department. Order supplies to replenish materials used by staff. Stock clinic examining rooms with necessary material to be used by staff. Answer phone and direct calls to appropriate person. May administer the car seat program for the department which would include instructing patients on the use of the seat belt, accounting for rental fee( if applicable) and the care seat restraints.
• TYPICAL
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• REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION. Work is spent primarily inside the clinic or community setting.
• Additional
• REQUIREMENTS: May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.
• DATE
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• Established: 11-08-1995
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• Revision: 10-03-2022 the local health departments do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.
• Probationary
• Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Come for a job. Stay for a career. Make a difference for a lifetime. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page. You can create a Job Alert and we will notify when the job you are looking for is available! All you need to do is create an account with and then click the Job Alerts button in the right hand corner. Enter in the facets and type of job your looking for and we will email you when one is posted and available! Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)