Description:
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The general duties of an employee of Bone & Joint include adherence to all policies and procedures of Bone & Joint. As an employee of Bone & Joint, the expectation is that the employee will maintain a high degree of professionalism and ethics. Employees will maintain strict confidentiality as dictated by HIPAA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Perform selected nursing and administrative duties, and assist physicians as required.
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Prepare patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting room to the exam room and taking histories and vital signs
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Prepare, clean and maintain exam and treatment rooms
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Give injections, perform EKG’S, OB/GYN exams and provide other patient care services as directed.
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Maintain sample closet, administer medications per physician orders and phone in pharmacy orders as directed.
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Prepare and maintain clinical supplies and equipment.
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Assist with answering the telephone, providing information as requested and screening calls to the physician
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Assist with scheduling tests and treatments
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Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
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Assist patients in setting goals for self-management, teaching them how to do self-management tasks and report abnormal findings to their physician team
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Collaborate with the patient, physician, and other care team members in assessing the patient’s progress toward individual health care goals
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Assess barriers when patient has not met treatment goals, is not following treatment plan of care, or has not kept important appointments
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Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations
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Maintain strict confidentiality
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Treat staff, physicians, visitors and patients with dignity and respect
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Maintain regular and predictable attendance
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Perform other essential duties as assigned
Requirements:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
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High school diploma or equivalent and current certification.
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LPN- graduate from an accredited school and current state license. Medical Assistant- current certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) is required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
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One year of medical experience in a physician’s office or equivalent combination of training and experience.
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Current BLS required
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Knowledge of medical practice and care.
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Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
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Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.
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Ability to assist in a variety of treatments and administration of medications.
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Ability to take vital signs.
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Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance.
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Skill in identifying and resolving problems.
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Ability to maintain records and record test results.
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Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
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Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in an emergency situation.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients. Medical staff, coworkers and the public.
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Ability to read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
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Proficiency in the operation of a computer keyboard.
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Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
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Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
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Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
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Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
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Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
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Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to life and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
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Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.
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Have full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients.
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Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, fax machine, calculator and medical equipment.
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Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports; specific vision requirements: near vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
