Chiropractor Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: South Chico - Chico, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $26.25 - $35.43Hourly, GENERAL PURPOSE: Chiropractic Assistants are multi-skilled practitioners who provide support services to the Chiropractors as part of a care team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Calls and escorts patients to exam area in a timely manner in order to promote continual flow of patients Obtain BP utilizing electronic devices, height and weight (when necessary).

Documents results in the electronic health record (EHR) per policy and procedure Obtains HPI information for the Chiropractor Assists the Chiropractor with exam procedures including orthro/neuro and data entry when needed Assist the Chiropractor with instruments such as treatment, including hot/cold packs, thumper, exercise explanations, bio freeze application, and educational materials Assists with call backs and follow-up calls to patients at provider request Updates white board with accurate wait times Obtains patient wait list logs and calls potential patients to fill the schedule Prepares and stocks exam rooms Assists with patient referrals to Ortho as needed Maintains professional growth by attending all meetings and in-service trainings Treats all patients, staff, community and all other customers with respect and courtesy Utilizes effective means to resolve conflict Other duties as assigned by Supervisor QUALITIES &CHARACTERISTICS Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions Strives to learn more and is receptive to new challenges and opportunities Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABLITIES One (1) year Chiropractic Assistant experience preferred Completion of Medical Assistant (MA) training program Current CPR required Must be proficient in scheduling follow-up visits and re-scheduling patients Ability to uses discretion in situations dealing with confidential patient health information Effective time management skills COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS Must have neat and legible handwriting Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly Must have strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate well with co-workers, patients and the public WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work well with patients in a generally comfortable office environment.

Employees must possess the following physical requirements: Must be able to hear and communicate with clients and staff on telephone and those who are served in person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels) Must have vision which is adequate to read memo’s, computer screen, registration forms and other clinic documents Must have high manual dexterity Able to reach above shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn Qualifications: QUALITIES &CHARACTERISTICS Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions Strives to learn more and is receptive to new challenges and opportunities Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABLITIES One (1) year Chiropractic Assistant experience preferred Completion of Medical Assistant (MA) training program Current CPR required Must be proficient in scheduling follow-up visits and re-scheduling patients Ability to uses discretion in situations dealing with confidential patient health information Effective time management skills COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS Must have neat and legible handwriting Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly Must have strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate well with co-workers, patients and the public WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work well with patients in a generally comfortable office environment.

Employees must possess the following physical requirements: Must be able to hear and communicate with clients and staff on telephone and those who are served in person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels) Must have vision which is adequate to read memo’s, computer screen, registration forms and other clinic documents Must have high manual dexterity Able to reach above shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn