Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of EastRidge Health Systems Psychiatrists. General assistance for psychiatrists as needed.
Duties performed but not limited to the following:
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Reads and routes incoming physician’s mail. When pertaining to client care, delivered to physician to be addressed. All such correspondence needs to be scanned in client record after physician’s action.
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Retrieves and delivers all faxes needing the physician’s attention in a timely manner and ensuring if appropriate, securing physicians’ signature and faxed back to sender. i.e. prescription refills.
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Ensures all pertinent correspondences are scanned into client records.
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Administer drug screens and record results when requested by physician.
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Completes necessary forms for qualified clients to participate in patient assistance programs to receive free or discounted medication.
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Retrieves medical records for physicians on clients when requested by physician.
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Working with the physician to ensure that all internal documentation requiring physician signature is completed daily.
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Makes copies of correspondence or other printed material and prepares physician’s outgoing mail.
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Prepare electronic prescriptions for doctor’s signature. Then forward signed prescription to the appropriate community or mail order pharmacy.
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Orders medical supplies as appropriate.
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Submits accurate time sheets and leave requests to supervisor for approval in a timely manner.
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Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, and vendors in a courteous and professional manner.
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Attends training as required.
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Completes other duties as assigned.
**Pay is based on education level and experience.
1. BA degree in a Human Services field preferred.
2. Experience in behavioral health and/or medical field preferred.
3. Must be proficient in computer applications.
