Clinic Assistant
(Female, Age 29) from Sauk Rapids, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Clinic Assistant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Sauk Rapids, NY |
| Years Experience | 3 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
Satelite clinic in a suburb. About 200 employees. We are a clinic.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS, ANSWER PHONES, REFILLS
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
3 WEEKS VACATION, health insurance, 401k
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well compensated
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
yes, I love working with the ladies that I do.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
office. A small office, no windows, no air. I dont like it, its loud and stuffy
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 3
Hours: 4
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 6
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 7
The Actual Work: 5
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | I arrived at work at 7:45 today. I clocked in, got my coffee and ready for the first phone call of the day. |
| 8am to 9am | I answered approximately 15 calls during this hour and did 1 refill. I also surfed the net. |
| 9am to 10am | I again, answered phone calls and entered refill encounters for patients. i also did prior authorizations for medications. |
| 10am to 11am | I again, answered phone calls and entered refill encounters for patients. i also did prior authorizations for medications. |
| 11am to 12pm | Lunch time. |
| 12pm to 1pm | I again, answered phone calls and entered refill encounters for patients. i also did prior authorizations for medications. |
| 1pm to 2pm | I again, answered phone calls and entered refill encounters for patients. i also did prior authorizations for medications. |
| 2pm to 3pm | I again, answered phone calls and entered refill encounters for patients. i also did prior authorizations for medications. |
| 3pm to 4pm | I again, answered phone calls and entered refill encounters for patients. i also did prior authorizations for medications. |
| 4pm to 5pm | I leave work at 4:15. |
| 5pm to 6pm | |
| 6pm to 7pm | |
| 7pm to 8pm | |
| 8pm to 9pm | |
| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
internet
What was the application process?
submitted a resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes I had one interview with the HR dept and then a 2nd interview with my future boss.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
How would you respond to someone else’s errors, confrontation?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Go to school
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
social skills, typing skills, organization skills
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
its a fun job
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes, I would love to stay here until my cap is met in pay.
What are your current career goals?
To be a top payed employer. I want to make 35,000 a year atleast.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
I love working in the medical field. I don’t like the blood stuff of it so working with the computers and paper work is perfect.
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