JOB SUMMARY

Works under the direct supervision of a RN and / or LPN and a licensed physician performing work related duties as required.

Responsible for various clinical and clerical functions within the medical office.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Schedules appointments; answers incoming phone calls; consults with physician and / or nurse practitioner regarding phone messages.
• Greets patients and checks the waiting area for arrivals.
• Prepares patients for exams providing a comfortable environment.
• Checks on patients while waiting in exam rooms; record BP, TPR, height and weight; document patient care and phone messages in medical record.
• Requisition ancillary services.
• Cleans, stocks and maintains exam rooms; maintains equipment and reports faulty equipment.
• Works in other physician’s offices as needed.
• Changes office schedule if needed.
• Prepares the chart.
• Does related work as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding their patients.
• Maintains good public relations with other departments, MD’s, patients and families. Demonstrates customer service skills.
• Assists physicians with procedures within the office which specific training has been given with the exception of procedures involving delivery of medications.
• Attends OSHA upon initial employee orientation and annually thereafter.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS : Direct relationship with patients / families, physicians and staff.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE : Graduation from high school or completed GED requirements and preferably 1 year experience in healthcare.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Classification of work level : Heavy. Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.

Requires manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computer, fax and telephone. Requires hearing and vision that is adequate to perform job duties.

DISCLOSURE AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, THE SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS NOTED. THE ACTUAL COMPENSATION MAY VARY BASED ON WORK EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SAID LEVEL.

THE SALARY RANGE IS SDMG’S GOOD FAITH BELIEF AT THE TIME OF THIS POSTING. Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer competitive starting salaries and an excellent benefit package. Operating hours are based on the position and departmental needs.

Last updated : 2024-05-10