What you do

1. Greets and prepares patients for examinations and assists provider.
2. Clinical Responsibilities:
   • Conducts point-of-care testing at the direction of the provider
   • Instructs patients in the collection of specimens, as needed
   • Administers injections and medications
   • Dresses wounds and incisions
   • Interprets and transmits provider’s instructions to patients
   • Assists with minor surgery
3. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients to include connecting patients for ECG testing.
4. Enters medication, laboratory, and radiology orders into EMR at direction of provider.
5. Demonstrates efficient navigation of Electronic Health Record and pertinent electronic applications.
6. Obtains vital signs & history; records data in patient’s electronic chart.
7. Prepares lab requisitions, prints labels, and verifies patient identity by name and DOB for all labs.
8. Cleans autoclaves and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
9. Educates patient and/or patient representative regarding medication and treatment.
10. Oversees provider’s schedule and handles triage for emergent patients.
11. Facilitates the efficient flow of patients.
12. Notifies patients of test results as directed by provider or practice protocol.
13. Maintains and updates surveillance of test results in computer system.
14. Schedules patient testing and procedures as ordered.
15. Assists with call backs to patients at provider’s request.
16. Initiates prescription orders or drug refills upon review and approval of the provider.
17. Initiates Advance Directives and updates as appropriate.
18. Obtains authorizations and referral numbers as needed.
19. Attends required meetings.
20. Complies with Virginia Women's Center’s policies and procedures. Follows guidelines required by HIPAA, OSHA, and Red Flags regulations. Maintains appropriate attendance and punctuality as defined by Virginia Women's Center’s policy.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Virginia State Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Current CPR certification

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to primary care specialty.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines.
• Knowledge of primary care outpatient clinic procedures.
• Knowledge of VWC's computer system software and its functionality as it pertains to patient care.
• Skill in time management and prioritization.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in maintaining departmental quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and memos.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to maintain strictest patient confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate with patient to ascertain needs (requires independent judgment for assessing patient needs for appropriate preparation for exam; suggesting solution to patient phoning with problems; providing guidance and information regarding medication provided by physician).
• Ability to obtain vital signs, administer medication, and connect patients for ECG testing.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and efficiency in recording information in patient charts, in labeling specimens, and in giving test results to patients.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to respond with flexibility to changing work load or patient assignments.
• Ability to perform effectively as a team member, supporting a patient-focused environment in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, and volunteers.
• Ability to type 30 words per minute.

What we offer

Benefits & Rewards

• A service-centered culture reflecting a strong work-ethic and caring, compassionate team members
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
• Health and dental insurance
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flex spending accounts (FSA)
• 401k plan with employer contributions and match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life insurance both employer-paid and voluntary
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual employer contribution toward uniforms/scrubs
• Employer paid long-term disability benefits and comprehensive employee assistance program
• A variety of discount programs offered to employees
• Employee referral bonus and peer recognition programs
• Company-sponsored FUN events and community volunteer opportunities

Virginia Women's Center is a full-service women's health care practice specializing in gynecology, obstetrics, urogynecology, weight and wellness, high-risk obstetrics, obstetrical genetic counseling, breast health/mammography, bone and mental health services, ultrasound, and surgeries and procedures.

Living Our Values

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Virginia Women's Center, please contact our HR Department at (804) 288-4084.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment in the workplace.