Rehab Clinical Assistant Jobs

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Outpatient Center in Northbrook

General Summary:

The Rehab Clinical Assistant works with the Audiologist during testing, manages the environment, and completes all administrative work.

Essential Job Functions:

• Organizes, submits and tracks all paperwork necessary for medical records and billing.
• Provides clinical support as requested by the Audiology for outpatient and/or inpatient procedures.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Independently prepares clinical environment for patients including but not limited to: ensuring availability of necessary equipment and materials for sessions and setting up/breaking down and cleaning the patient care spaces.
• Assists with patient scheduling and other clerical/PSR duties as needed.
• Assists with departmental projects as needed.
• Inventories stock, orders and restocks as needed.
• Maintains clinic testing equipment with weekly calibrations and completes environmental care rounds.
• Maintains physical environment of the department including counseling and programming rooms, soundbooths and any other treatment spaces.
• Accounts for the ordering, shipping, receiving and tracking of DME and all other clinic equipment as assigned.
• Updates own knowledge base through continuing education, attendance at in-services and reading of literature.
• Assists the Audiologist during patient assessments.
• Other job functions as assigned.
• Maintains clinical supplies, durable medical equipment (DME), accessories and educational tools.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to accept instruction and guidance and be capable of following a structured work routine. Ability to follow verbal and written directives with detail.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good and professional judgment.
• Must be able to learn and master the procedures and techniques necessary to assist with rehab procedures.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills to effectively manage priorities of multiple team members. Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and standard office equipment, such as photocopy machine, facsimile machine, calculator, etc. Proficient with Microsoft applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access required.
• Ability to provide high level of customer service to patients, department staff, management and external customers.
• Prior experience working with children is highly preferred.
• Effective and strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, verbal and in writing. Ability to effectively communicate with Hospital/department staff, patients, parents, and community personnel.
• College degree preferred in related field (Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, Speech and Hearing, Child Development, Child Life, Child Psychology)

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Student loan servicing and support
• Tuition assistance
• Discount purchasing program
• Adoption benefits
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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