Chiropractic Assistant

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs patient care activities as directed by the clinic Chiropractor and prescribing physician. Assists with developing x-ray films, cleans, stores supplies, instruments, and equipment and provides administrative, clerical, and to provide patient therapies

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Team Leader

Assistant Team Leader

Office Manager

Supervises: None

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training provided by onsite chiropractic physician

Registration: CA Registration (provided by the organization)

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards, may encounter radiation hazards.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Requires frequent and constant judgment and response. Requires English language skills adequate for written, verbal, and telephone communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires visual and auditory acuity adequate for frequent use of computers and other business equipment. Ability to sit for long periods, move frequently throughout the Facility, overhead and low reaching and ability to exert force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the organization.

• Supports and performs according to approved policies and procedures.
• Supports and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.
• Considers patient rights in performance of job responsibilities.
• Contributes to the quality/performance improvement process.
• Observes safety measures in performance of job responsibilities.
• Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.
• Corrects or reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance in accordance with Facility policies and procedures.

Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences.

• Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance as needed.
• Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, inservices, seminars, workshops, conferences, and quality/performance improvement activities according to job responsibilities and requirements.

Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers using a translator when necessary.
• Documents information received from the patient and disseminates it to the appropriate people or areas.
• Interactions are respectful and courteous.
• Performs patient care activities as directed by clinic chiropractor
• Assists with other office duties as needed