What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN or LPN position at TOC- The Orthopaedic Center?
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Responsibilities/Requirements:
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Responsibilities/Requirements:
- MUST BE A LICENSED RN OR LPN
- Perform general nursing duties in a busy orthopedic practice
- Escribe/call in medications
- Draw up injections and prepare patients in sterile fashion
- Schedule all surgery and procedures
- Schedule test, imaging, labs as needed
- Maintain physician’s schedule and calendars
- Obtain any necessary insurance authorizations for procedures or tests
- Locate any necessary test results, and/or reports
- Assist with filling out forms as needed for return to work etc.
- Prepare for next clinic by printing notes and checking for needed test results
- Prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers, etc.
- Schedule depositions and meetings as needed
- Assist other team members as needed
- Obtain signature on miscellaneous forms
- Friendly and Professional patient communication
- Travel to satellite locations as required
- Answering and returning patient phone calls
- Procedure education
- Escorting patients to and from exam rooms
- Appointment reminder calls as needed
- Respond to and chart patient messages
- Communicate test results to patients
- Previous medical experience in a physician clinic setting preferred
- Orthopedic experience is a plus
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in very busy clinical setting
- Outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills
- Independent and highly motivated
- Exhibit initiative and self-discipline
- Proven positive, “teamwork” attitude and work history
- Must be able to use arms, hands, and fingers skillfully
- Frequent use of forceful exertion during treatment
- Frequent moving, pushing, pulling of heavy patients and/or equipment
- Constant standing and walking
- Must be agile and able to work efficiently in space limited areas
- Consistently work at a productive pace
- Must readily adapt to frequent treatment schedule changes