RN - Primary Care Clinic

Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision!

Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus!

Min $39.10 Max $63.42

Employee assists the provider in patient care, computer electronic medical record documentation, charting and ordering tests, prior authorizing referral appointments and/or medications, refilling medications, vaccine coordination, administering immunizations, assisting with procedures, patient education, plus any/all other duties necessary for the smooth and efficient functioning of the primary care clinic.

1) Check patients into exam room, obtains then charts pertinent information, vitals, medications, etc. pertaining to the clinic visit then assists provider as needed.

2) Sets up for examinations and/or procedures with necessary supplies and instruments as directed by provider then assists provider as needed. Ensures the instruments are properly cleaned and sterilized for the next procedure.

3) Stocks and maintains adequate medical supplies in exam rooms and within clinic supply area, reordering as needed. Stocks and maintains adequate supplies of vaccines and other medications, reordering as needed. Follows direction of provider regarding supplies or vaccines needed.

4) Responds to incoming phone calls and/or messages from patients, other providers, insurance companies, pharmacies regarding medical or insurance questions, referring to the provider to assist you as needed. Also input faxed Rx refill requests into electronic record then route to appropriate provider for completion.

5) Maintain an outline for procedures to assist other personnel when helping the provider.

6) Obtain insurance referrals for patient appointments with other providers. Obtains prior authorization for medications as directed by provider.

7) Charts into record, paper or electronic, vital signs, medications, histories, immunizations and other necessary information as directed.

8) Administers immunizations, vaccines, contraceptive injections, Lupron injections, etc. as directed, following protocol for patient. Documents injection site, Lot #, and vaccine into the electronic medical record.

9) Performs EKGs, spirometry, diabetic glucose checks i.e. Accuchecks, waived CLIA lab tests i.e. dip urinalysis, pulse oximetry, catheterizations, performs IV placement and therapy, etc., as ordered by provider. Presents results to provider then documents these into electronic medical record.

10) Performs patient education as directed by provider i.e. nebulizer treatments, breast feeding, fingerstick glucose checks, etc.

11) Performs nursing visits, i.e. blood pressure checks, staple/stitch removal, shots only visits, weight check, catheter change, etc.

12) Triages patient calls for urgent/emergent care, making appointments for patients needing same day appointments, double booking as needed. Follows practice triage protocols, requesting from provider as needed.

13) Assists with front office duties, i.e. schedule appointments, prepare charts, answer phone, enters computer data into the electronic medical record, and file as needed. Assists with all other duties as needed within the clinic to ensure efficiency and productivity.

14) Position may require working variable hours including nights and weekends and within various specialties.

15) Provide Vaccine Coordination for GSMG Clinics

Education - Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations-

Current RN license in the State of Oregon; BLS

Other – Bilingual and/or English-Spanish speaking preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse population.

Salary : $39 - $63