Clinic Assistant
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- What's it like to be a Clinic Assistant?
- How to become a Clinic Assistant
- Latest Clinic Assistant jobs
- Top skills and experience for Clinic Assistants
What's it like to be a Clinic Assistant?
A Clinic Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to Physicians, Nurses, and other Medical Technicians. They may have duties such as taking vital signs, administering medication, managing patient records, and assisting with medical procedures under the supervision of licensed healthcare specialists. Their contribution to the healthcare team ensures patients receive the best care possible.
Tasks and duties
- Greeting and welcoming patients.
- Registering patients and updating their personal information.
- Scheduling appointments and managing the clinic's calendar.
- Answering phone calls and responding to emails.
- Assisting doctors and nurses during medical procedures.
- Maintaining a clean and organised clinic environment.
- Managing patient files and records.
- Checking patients' vital signs and updating medical history.
- Collecting payments and managing billing processes.
- Providing basic medical advice and information to patients.
- Ordering and maintaining medical supplies and equipment.
- Coordinating with other healthcare providers and specialists as needed.
How to become a Clinic Assistant
To become a Clinic Assistant, you need to hold a certification from a vocational school at minimum. However, certain medical institutions may have additional certification requirements for their staff.
Complete the Singapore-Cambridge General Certification of Education at the Normal Level (N-Level) or Ordinary Level (O-Level).
Get certified in healthcare with programs like ITE Skills Certificate in Healthcare or WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support. Learn medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical office procedures, and clinical skills for a successful career.
Gain valuable experience working under licensed medical professionals and learn hospital/clinic procedures to provide exemplary patient care.
Stay informed for updates in medical procedures and patient care protocol to support healthcare professionals better.
