ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• • Collects and accurately records the patient’s vital signs, chief complaint, symptoms, history, allergies and immunizations.
  • Collects specimens and administers oral medication and immunizations as instructed by the doctor.
  • Obtains, prepares, and sets up supplies and instruments to be used in the care and treatment of patients.
  • Prepares patients for examination and assists doctor(s) as needed in the examination of the patient (e.g., hold child for injection, turn patient, hand instruments to doctor, etc.).
  • Tracks and routes test results to doctor for review, and reports abnormal values or key information to doctor promptly.
  • Enters all required patient information and clinical data in the electronic medical record (EMR) system to maintain the paperless charting system of the center.
  • Uses the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age-specific needs and provides age-specific treatment and care.
  • Maintains a clean, well-stocked, safe environment for patients and staff. Keeps patient care and utility areas neat and clean.
  • Ensures that all HIPAA/ OSHA standards are in compliance.
  • Answers phone, takes messages, assists doctor or other staff as needed.
  • Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
  • Participates in departmental and organizational quality management activities.
  • Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
  • Attends departmental meetings as required.
  • Effectively manage special projects and other tasks as assigned
  • Knowledgeable of HEDIS is a plus
  • Performs other duties as required
  • Bilingual, Preferred Language English and Spanish