What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic RN/LPN/CMA Float position at Family Health Center?
Position Summary
The nursing support staff assumes responsibilities for direct care of assigned patients in collaboration with providers in patient care departments. Provides services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of practice. A float position means that you have a home department, however, you will be required to cover other clinics in Knox and surrounding counties as needed.
$2,000 sign-on bonus for any new FULL TIME CMA – 1-year commitment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Supports and adheres to the Organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Performs triage activities, rooming patients for providers, and updates EMR as directed for each patient according to FHC policy.
- Assists provider during patient appointment as requested.
- Office procedures as directed and per department specific competencies.
- Provide patient with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, or follow up instructions at the direction of the provider.
- Administer medications per the provider order.
- Assists patients with coordination of care activities including but not limited to: telephone interactions with patients, families, pharmacies, and/or others as necessary for the care of the patient, patient check in or check out, coordination of referrals, medication calls, and prior authorizations.
- Provide assistance with prescription medication refills per department protocols. Working with pharmacies for medication refills and prior authorization of medications, notify patients of refills, and documents actions within the EMR per provider orders.
- Maintain department specific competencies related to point of care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.
- Complies with all regulatory, state, and federal regulations as well as FHC policies and procedures.
- Obtains and maintains required competencies for role.
- Adheres to all infection control and prevention policies and procedures. .
- Maintain clean and stocked office, as directed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Mental: Demonstrates knowledge of the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient population. Must exhibit communication skills, and ability to work with providers as well as other members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Ability to interpret written and verbal orders by the providers.
Physical: Occasionally lifts, pushes and transfers patients. Lifts supplies and large equipment. Manual dexterity and mobility. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Visual acuity for reading thermometers and equipment and for recording in the electronic medical record. Must be able to hear sufficiently to perform routine physical examinations. Must have the capability to drive.
Skill: Must be able to communicate effectively. Must have ability to use patient care equipment. Must have ability to work with computers. The outpatient nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the appropriate treatment, care, and services for the clients they will serve.
Working Conditions: Works in a clean, well-lit office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- RN/LPN/CMA
- Maintain appropriate licensure or certification throughout employment
- Experience: Prefer minimum of 1 year in an outpatient clinic for primary care
