Clinical Assistant at Halcom Management Services

•  To liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team. Provide assistance to the consulting Specialist/medical practitioner as required.
•  Preparation and checking of equipment prior to procedure and preparation of procedure trolley.
•  Chaperoning of female patients during consultation and clinical examination.
•  Preparation of pre and post assessment clinic paperwork as well as with administration tasks including referrals to other departments as required

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•  Preparation and checking of equipment prior to procedure and preparation of procedure trolley
•  Post procedure assistance such as applying pressure to arrest bleeding, specimen collection, ensuring safe disposal of blood products and sharp instruments according to infection control policy.
•  Management of histology specimens as required ensuring accuracy of information.
•  Ensuring pre-and post-procedure that the patient’s details and paperwork is checked and signed as required.
•  Maintaining effective communication links by stablishing an effective network with team members and other departments and disciplines
•  Dealing effectively with clients whether in person or on the telephone
•  Ensuring the highest standard of individualized care is delivered at all times. Providing empathetic emotional support to patients as required.
•  Having an awareness and understanding of the department protocols and procedures and carrying out all procedures within the guidelines laid down by the department and professional bodies
•  Strictly adhering to department and Hospital infection control policies and procedures.
•  Stock control and management.
•  Ensuring there are sufficient supplies of gloves and alcohol gel hand rub available throughout the department to enable effective infection control procedures.
•  Cleaning and restocking clinical rooms daily including cleaning procedure trolleys and replacing sharps bins.
•  Assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors and to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order.
•  Ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
•  Giving exceptional customer service and care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike
•  Maintaining confidentiality at all times in all matters relating to patient care and staff.
•  Giving clerical and secretarial assistance to the department Nurses by photocopying paperwork or typing clinical letters as required
•  Co-operating with management in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

Qualification Required & Experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS

•  WASSCE/SSCE or equivalent
•  1 – 3 years previous work experience in preferably in health care or health services.
•  Experience and knowledge of working with patients.
•  Evidence of relevant personal development.
•  Excellent communication and organisational skills.
•  The ability to prioritise, work independently as well as within a team.
•  Data inputting skills.
•  Excellent customer-service and interpersonal skills