Clinical Assistant-Bariatric Medicine-Full Time
Company: Guthrie
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary: Hours: M-F 8-4:30 This
position is eligible up to a $5,000 sign on bonus Performs duties
of a clinical and clerical nature. Maintains records and applies
knowledge and skills to run a full functioning office for one or
more Providers in Clinic. Assists professional staff by performing
routine duties in caring for patients. Education, License,
Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience:
Knowledge of medical terminology, ability to communicate and
excellent customer service skills a must. Must be dependable,
professional, flexible and able to multi?task. Essential Functions:
Interviews patient to obtain medical history. Determines vital
signs, (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc) and documents in
the patient’s medical record. Assists provider during exam and
treatment. Directs patient to examination room and prepares patient
for examination and treatment. Performs liaison duties between
patients, Providers, hospital staff, etc. Process ancillary reports
and all other patient results to the provider for review and
assists with patient communication. Responsible for greeting
patients and updating various pertinent information into the
patient’s medical record. Routes patient after exam to proper area
for visit completion. May be required to do phlebotomy. May perform
high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment Other
Duties: Answers telephones and schedules patient appointments.
Takes messages of a medical nature (requests for prescription
refills, test results, etc). Performs other clerical functions as
necessary. Exhibits good telephone etiquette. Quotes patient
self?pay balances at time of scheduling. Informs patients of their
financial obligations. Directs patients to the patient
representative for assistance with their account. Applies
principles of disinfection/sterilization/disease
transmission/universal precautions as per clinic and manufacturer
guidelines. Assists in maintaining appropriate level of supplies.
Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with
contributing to department/office goals. Become familiar with ICD?9
and CPT coding. Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms. Coordinate
patient appointments for X?ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, etc. as
ordered by the providers. Assists with obtaining and processing
referral and pre?certification requirements. Maintains
confidentiality, respect and consideration of patients and others.
Applies Guthrie values (patient centeredness, teamwork, excellence)
when performing daily tasks. Maintains equipment according to
manufacturer guidelines and clinic policies and procedures.
Performs and documents quality control on equipment as required.
The pay ranges from $17.40-$25.66 Updated 8.20.25
Keywords: Guthrie, Utica , Clinical Assistant-Bariatric Medicine-Full Time, Healthcare , Johnson City, New York
