chiropractic assistant

Work setting

• Office of health care professional
• Medical clinic
• Physician's office
• Private practice

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist health care professionals
• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Develop information materials for patients
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Help physical therapists
• Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Record vital signs
• Assist chiropractor with patient health education
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Collect statistics
• Maintain supplies
• Connect treatment machines to patients, as directed by chiropractor
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Assist chiropractor with physical examinations
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Process files and paperwork
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available