Clinical Assistant NMC Healthcare Abu Dhabi

NMC Healthcare is currently looking to hire a candidate for the job role of a Clinical Assistant in Food Lands Building, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is an Intermediate level full time role. For this position salary ranges from 5000-8000 AED, which may be slightly negotiable during the interview process.

Responsibilities of Clinical Assistant

• To assist Physician in clinic including accessing, adding, and modifying the patient medical records under the physician’s supervision.
• Request the necessary investigation for the patient. To assist the provision of high-quality care to patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the Physician/ Registered Nurse/ Midwifes.
• Demonstrate a range of skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy, and respect.
• To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring  efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times.
• To assist with administration and non-nursing duties.
• To perform basic care under the direction of Physician/ Registered Nurse/ Midwife.
• To assist all patients who are able, towards independence and activity under the direction of the physician/Registered Nurse/Midwife.
• To provide patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients call and requests; reporting observation of the patient to the team leader.
• To assist patient transfer to other departments
• To accompany patients who are ready for discharge.
• To transport equipment and patient records between departments.
• To support the registered nurse staff and ward clerk in the clerical, administrative and receptionist duties in the ward.
• To assist in maintenance of stocks and non-medical supplies.
• To correctly use aids and equipment supplied for patients. Report needs and obvious defects of this equipment to the Registered Nurse/ Midwife in charge.
• To cover the duties of the ward clerk in absence.
• To advice the Registered Nurse/ Midwife in charge of malfunctioning equipment.
• To liaise with the Registered Nurse/ Midwifes in charge in the assessment of equipment and medical consumable items requirements.
• To ensure appropriate utilization of resources effectively and efficiently.
• To provide positive patient experience through the delivery of high-quality customer service.
• To identify unsafe care practices and contribute to corrective actions.

What you will do more

• Observe and maintain confidentiality of information data relating to patients, staff, service and the the organization.
• To appropriately escalate identified concerns according to level of urgency.
• To demonstrate an understanding of positive health and promote positive health.
• To ensure continuity of care, the clinic assistant must update the physician/midwife in charge of any task, procedures and advice given to the patient and his/ her family.
• To work within the current policies issued by hospital, reporting any sickness and accidents to the physician/Registered nurse/midwife and Nurse Manager.
• To liaise with nursing colleagues and other professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, local requirements and JCI standards.
• To participate in any other duties that you may be asked to undertake by physician/ Senior nursing staff within the scope of practice.
• To ensure that patients/ clients belongings and value bale are kept safely, adhering to local procedures.
• To be able to administer and seek advice on the appropriate measures in an emergency.
• To ensure that patient/clients
• Privacy maintained and that dignity and freedom of choice is enhanced.
• To report all changes in patients’ condition to the physician/Registered nurse/ Midwife.
• To maintain knowledge, skills and accept responsibility for own education and career development.
• To attend in service training, other training program and meetings as required.
• Set goal and standards for self-improvement.
• To process clear understanding and commitment to NMC’ policy. Accepts and recognizes the legal limitations and ethical parameters of the role.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility in meeting work demands and able to work as a team.
• Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences.
• Takes direction from the Registered nurse/ midwife in problem solving.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Be informed on health & safety regulation affecting the unit in which they work.

Additional Responsibilities

• Have full knowledge of fire precautions and regulations.
• Be familiar with all types of Hospital codes and know how to telephone for emergency services.
• The Clinic Assistant will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organizational development needs as appropriate within the scope of service.
• The Clinic assistant will be expected to ensure compliance with the requirement of the health and safety regulations of the hospital.
• Meets work demands and is able to follow directions accurately.
• To perform any other duty as required by line manager that commensurate with the post.
• Prepare patient for examination by Doctor.
• Assists Doctor and Registered nurse/ midwife in certain procedures e.g. Amniocentesis, Amino Drainage, CVS, IUT.
• Ensures that all procedures and investigations are charged.
• Ensure clinics are clean and clinical waste is managed as per hospital/DOH guidelines.
• Ensures treatment rooms are cleane after each procedure is complete.
• Cleans used equipment after every use and dates/ signs clean equipment tag.
• Maintains inventory of all clinical trays and surgical instruments stored in doctor’s room and treatment room.
• Assist in Outpatient clinics where required. Flexible in assignment when directed by Registered Nurse/ Midwifes in charge.
• Complying consistently with NMC policies, procedures & practices.
• Maintain confidentiality with regards with any information exchanged or received in current capacity in accordance with confidentiality agreement and organizational policy.
• Employee shall adhere to and follow infection control guidelines and quality standards as published by quality Department.
• Employee must understand and adhere to the Emergency preparedness plan / policy.
• Participate in mandatory training and workshop as per organizational and regulators.
• Dress appropriately as per organizational policy and the culture of United Arab Emirates.
• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies.
• Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness program.

Requirements for Role of Clinical Assistant

• Nursing Qualification with license preferred or High School Diploma.
• 2 Years or more years of experience in hospital environment/ Nursing experience.
• BLS certificate prefer.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

• Computer literate.
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills.

Specialist Paediatrician NMC Healthcare Sharjah

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor Family Medicine Ajman University