Clinical Assistant Volunteer

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* Looking for volunteers in both Portland, OR and Seattle, WA metro areas

Position Summary:

• Fulfill the role of a non-medical Clinic Assistant on a volunteer basis on board a Medical Teams International Mobile Health Clinic
• Provide excellent customer service to low income and underserved individuals lacking dental insurance,
  means to pay for care themselves or reasonable access to needed dental or medical care
• Be compassionate, understanding, and respectful to members of our target population

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome all patients
• Check in patients and gather information via digital tablet
• Take and record patient temperature and blood pressure
• Triage patients based on their appointment time and/or walk-in 'spot in line’

Other Duties:

• Must be able to volunteer during hours that meet the needs of the program
• Protect patient health information in compliance with HIPAA laws

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Mobile Health Vans are fully equipped and stocked with current dental equipment, supplies and instruments, and medical supplies
• Computer, Tablet, various Software

Physical Demands:

• Typical of practice in a dental/medical office in a somewhat limited, but adequate workspace
• Prolonged sitting, standing.
• Must be able to communicate with patients/staff/volunteers effectively.
• Manual dexterity is required to carry out treatment.
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, chemical/respiratory hazards, PPE is required