Clinical Assistant

Role Overview

Clinical Assistant at NMC Healthcare. The role supports clinicians, nurses, and patients across clinical assessment, documentation, administrative coordination, and patient safety compliance.

Role Purpose

Assist clinicians and nursing staff with patient assessment, documentation, medical records, insurance approvals, appointments, and admission procedures. Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, support inventory and administrative activities, and adhere to patient safety, infection control, fire safety, and hospital policies.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Clinical Support

• Assist in patient assessment by gathering clinical history and observations.
• Support clinicians with proper documentation of patient history and condition.
• Update clinical documentation accurately on each patient visit.

Medical Records & Documentation

• Ensure patient medical file is available before and during consultation.
• Maintain accurate patient records in EMR.
• Maintain accurate inpatient and outpatient records and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Assist physicians or nurses in checking approval for patient services and documentation of OPD Insurance procedures.
• Support administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling and inventory management.
• Inform department nurse of pending admission and assist patient with admission procedure.

Compliance & Safety

• Demonstrate awareness of fire safety, patient safety, and infection control as per hospital policy.
• Adhere to all necessary precautions and hospital policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising clinicians.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Arabic desirable but not mandatory.