Description:
Assist medical practitioners with patients. This includes but, is not limited to:
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patient intake (initial history, medication review, vital signs)
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preparing examination rooms
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scheduling consult visits
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Assist practitioners with special procedures including minor surgery as required.
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Remove sutures, clean wounds, and apply dressings as directed by practitioner.
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Make follow-up phone calls as requested by practitioner – see D.11 Follow-Up Patient Phone calls.
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Administer allergy injections, immunizations, and medications prescribed by the practitioner to be done in the RHC.
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Wash and dry instruments used and prepare for sterilization as required – see IC.2 Instruments, Cleanliness of.
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Receive and handle patient and other phone calls as directed by the practitioner.
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Responsible for inventory, proper handling, and storage of all medications stored in the office.
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Make patient referrals as directed by the practitioner. Maintaining appropriate follow through and patient notification of appointment details.
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Assist pharmaceutical representatives and other company representatives as they come to the RHC.
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Keep examination and treatment rooms clean and properly stocked with supplies.
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Responsible for the ordering of medical supplies.
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Will be the backup for the receptionists on incoming phone calls when needed and schedule allows.
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Responsible for calling in or electronically submitting pharmacy prescriptions and refills as directed by practitioner or per RHC protocol.
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Complete annual review requirements in a timely manner.
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Attends and participates in monthly RHC meetings as schedule allows.
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Grows personally in job and conducts self ethically at all times to enhance the image and future growth of the RHC.
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Maintains good standing with licensure.
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Performs other job related duties and activities as directed by the practitioner(s), clinical nursing supervisor, and/or clinic administrator.
Requirements:
Basic Life Support
Knowledge of electronic medical records - Cerner experience preferred.
1 year experience in a medical office setting preferred.
