Position: Clinic Paramedic

Department: Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Practice Manager

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Clinic Paramedic will work closely with the providers and clinical staff at the Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic to provide high-quality patient care. This position performs various clinical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient patient flow and effective treatment in a fast-paced environment. The Clinic Paramedic exhibits professional communication, advanced clinical skill, and a commitment to patient safety while assisting with both pediatric and family practice patients.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

* None

Safety Sensitive Role: 

* Yes

Duties/Responsibilities: 

* Perform initial patient assessments, including triaging and recording vital signs.

• Administer medications and perform clinical procedures within the scope of Paramedic licensure and clinic protocols.
• Assist providers with minor office procedures, exams, and emergency situations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Prepare and organize exam rooms, ensuring they are clean and fully stocked for patient visits.
• Respond to medical emergencies within the clinic and provide stabilization until further care is available.
• Coordinate patient flow to minimize wait times and maximize provider efficiency.
• Sterilize medical instruments and ensure all clinical equipment is functioning properly.
• Handle patient inquiries via phone and portal, providing appropriate medical advice under provider supervision.
• Assist with laboratory tasks, including specimen collection and processing.
• Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality (HIPAA) with all patient materials and information.
• Attend all required clinic and staff meetings.
• Contribute to the clinical team by assisting colleagues during high-volume periods.
• Monitor inventory of clinical supplies and submit orders as directed by the Practice Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

* Teamwork Orientation: works cooperatively & collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.

• Service Orientation: desire to serve and focus one's efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
  
• Achieves Results: reflects a drive to achieve and outperform. Continuously looking for improvements. Accepts responsibility for actions and results.
  
• Learning and Growth: has a commitment to continuous professional and organizational learning.
  
• Communication: practices attentive and active listening; communicates medical information clearly to patients and providers.
  
• Clinical Competence: Possess strong clinical judgment and the ability to remain calm in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience: 

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Current Paramedic Certification/License in the State of Arkansas required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (PALS preferred).
• 2+ years of experience as a Paramedic or in a high-volume clinical setting preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

* Prolonged periods of standing, moving, and walking.

• May require frequent bending, reaching, and stooping.
• Must be able to lift, move, or assist patients up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

Disclaimers 

* This job description reflects EngageMED’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.