Clinical Assistant – Ambulatory Surgery Center

Per Diem

Who We Are:

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ locations across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job:

As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Clinical Assistant will coordinate the administrative functions of the assigned patient care area and will facilitate patient flow.  The Clinical Assistant functions as an area receptionist and will collect and document basic patient care information as delegated; will prepare and maintain patient records with appropriate data elements; and will perform basic patient care activities and related services, while maintaining a safe patient care environment.  The Clinical Assistant is responsible for anticipating and responding to patient needs and will monitor patients for safety. 

What You’ll Do:

• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Anticipate and respond to patient needs.
• Coordinate administrative functions of patient area.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment.
• Perform basic patient care activities.
• Utilize computer systems proficiently.
• Must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to patients, physicians, clinical staff, families and other employees accurately, loudly and/or quickly.
• Must be able to hear spoken communication from other team members, who may be wearing masks.
• Must have good organizational skills and be able to multi-task, carrying out multiple commands at once.
• Ability to give and understand clear and direct directions. 
• Ability to float to other units as needed.

Who You Are:

• High School degree or equivalent preferred.
• Current New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) license required.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate in English.
• Ability to achieve the following competencies:

Within 30 days:

• Monitor patient for safety

            Within 90 days:

• Basic Life Support
• Health Unit Coordinator competencies
• Glucometer testing
• Safe patient handing devices
• Bladder scanning (if applicable for department)
• Orthopedic devices and soft goods (if applicable for department)
• Heel sticks (if applicable for department)
• Hearing screening  (if applicable for department)
• Congenital heart screen (CHD) (if applicable for department)

• EKG (if applicable)

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans
• Continuous earned time accrual

& So much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Southern New Hampshire Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.