Description:
Principal Accountabilities:
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Escort patients into examination rooms, initiating chart documentation, in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.
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Maintain, as well as can be expected, a timely flow of patients according to the day’s schedule.
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Provide patient education materials and facilitate patient questions and answers.
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Execute medical regimens prescribed by a licensed provider, including but not limited to, tests, treatments and referrals, prescription preparation and computer scheduling.
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Complete the appropriate area of the electronic health record based on patient scheduled visit including adequate charges for services provided.
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Perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations.
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Maintain suite supplies, cleaning as is necessary after each patient encounter.
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Participate in quality improvement, in-service workshops, continuing education and peer review as is requested by management and supervision.
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Follow up on provider requested orders related to labs results and specialist referrals.
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Comply with all OSHA regulations, CLIA, NYSDOH, Quality & NOCHSI policies and procedures.
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Engage in Patient Centered Medical Home initiatives, including participating as part of the Clinical Care Team.
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Other duties and responsibilities as requested by management and/or supervisor.
Requirements:
Knowledge/Education Requirements:
Graduate of a certified nursing program, with a New York State license to practice practical nursing; must possess a willingness to accept direction from providers and supervisors.
Must possess the ability to work well and with compassion in stressful situation.
Must maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with both patients and co-workers.
Must be keenly aware of the importance of confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
