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A Brief Overview Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and the Lead Medical Assistant, the Clinic Aide provides basic clinical and non-clinical assistance to the clinical team by supporting efficient clinic throughput, maintaining a safe environment of care and promoting a patient/family-centered visit experience.

What you will do Surveillance of waiting room and notification of clinical team if patient has been waiting for an extended period Intervenes as necessary to calm patients and families, explain delays and provide frequent updates on expected wait times As required, support social distancing and patient/family masking by providing reminders and engaging patient and family in conversations that promote compliance Assist clinic staff in providing a clean and effective environment of care. This includes, but is not limited to: Stocking exam rooms with needed supplies Wiping down rooms between patients Keeping exam rooms clean, neat and patient-ready Assisting patients with wayfinding Maintain and support others in complying with current personal protective equipment (PPE) standards Notifies clinical team immediately with any concerns regarding patient safety or wellbeing Provides assistance in obtaining vital signs and growth measurements under the supervision of the Credentialed Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse or Provider Assist in the escorting of select patients from parking garage to exam room Escort stable patients between clinic appointments, and ancillary services when infection control precautions must be maintained Provide 1:1 supervision of patients at risk for self-harm Navigate the medical record and document data as instructed Upload scans and images into EMR

Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Required

Experience Qualifications pediatric experience or childcare experience Preferred working in behavioral health environments Preferred

Skills and Abilities Basic computer and telephone skills Basic vital sign assessment and documentation Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate communication

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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