SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Assists medical staff in the examination and treatment of patients, e.g. office visits, procedures.
• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations; all part of the medical home experience at MyCare.
• Prepares exam rooms for examination of patients and maintains stocks of medical supplies as necessary in the exam rooms.
• As ordered by the Provider, administers injections.
• As ordered by the Provider, performs venipuncture blood draws and processes specimens according to required lab specifications.
• As ordered by the Provider, performs CLIA waived testing according to CLIA and manufacture’s guidelines.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters, including: medication refills, laboratory, diagnostic results, appointments and hospital admissions.
• Under the direction of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, assists in all aspects of medication prescribing, e.g. prior authorizations, calling in refills, medication reconciliation.
• Documents services delivered in a timely, accurate and prescribed manner, in compliance with the MyCare Health Center Quality Assurance Plan
• Adheres to the Policies and Procedures, standards for service delivery and Code of Ethics established by MyCare Health Center
• Practices all applicable safety, environmental, and infection control methods.
• Informs and assists Provider/Supervisor of any patient that needs immediate medical attention.
• Handles all phone calls in a timely and courteous manner.
• Assist the supervisor as unusual problems arise.
• Support staff in assigned project based work.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor, including filling in at the front desk as needed