ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares supplies/equipment and aids provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients including patient screening, histories, and vital signs.

• Perform and completes necessary administrative tasks: record vitals, patient cases, orders, prescription refills, medication authorization, communication of test or examination results, etc.

• Prepares for upcoming appointments to ensure required documentation is received, outside test results, previous studies, etc.

• Inventory supplies and maintains adequate amount needed for clinic. Submit supply order when necessary.

• Oversees appointment bookings and ensures priority is given to patients in emergency situations. Assists in maintaining timely flow clinic.

• Screens patient, administers POC tests or medications, observes, records and reports patient’s condition to medications and treatments and notifies provider of any reactions.

• Educates patients regarding medications, sample collection, treatment directions and take-home instructions.

• Formulates and updates patient care plans.

• Responds to in-house clinic emergencies.

• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness.

• Cross trains in other roles in the department to help with staffing needs as needed.

• Assist in obtaining prior authorization for procedures and specialists as needed.

• Fax appropriate documents to an outside specialist as needed.

• Must attend all department meetings or clinic meetings, as required.

• Maintains strict confidentiality and abide by HIPAA guidelines.

• Consistently displays a positive attitude and a personal commitment to excellence.

Competencies:

• Patient Centered

• Ethical Conduct

• Compassion

• Personal Effectiveness

• Thoroughness.

• Time Management

• Collegiality

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.