Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Implements Patient Care protocols including: vital signs, specimen collection, PPD placement and/or reading, hearing and vision testing as directed
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Follows and demonstrates strict infection control guidelines to ensure proper clinic environment
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Assists clinicians/providers during patient evaluations as needed, including acting as chaperone
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Performs phlebotomy
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Administers PPD's as ordered and as needed
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Obtains and processes laboratory specimens, per protocols
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Reviews chart prior to patient’s departure for follow-up appointments, prescriptions and/or referrals
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Communicates with Scheduling Department to coordinate health care for clients
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Ensures that all patients have been assessed and have understanding of all instructions prior to leaving the clinic
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Participates with clinical staff for in-service training, to ensure that nursing staff functions meet quality improvement standards
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Attends supervision, conferences, and agency meetings as directed by Clinic Flow Manager
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Implements recommendations from the Quality Improvement Team and Infection Control Committee, as requested
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Disposes of medical and hazardous waste, as per OSHA guidelines and clinic protocols
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Maintains temperature log books, medication inventory logs of lab and PPD log, quality control logs including for and CLIA-waived labs
Assignment, Review and Approval of Work
The Clinic Flow Manager may assign other duties, assignments and special projects as needed.
Environment:
The office is temperature-controlled and the noise level is kept to a minimum in accordance with professional office practices. The agency observes a no-smoking policy.
EMR Access includes the following actions/areas:
Scanning, Triage, PMH/Vital, Orders, Immunizations/PPD, Telephone Encounters
Requirements:
Background and Education:
Current New York State Medical Assistant certification; appropriate certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; three to five years' experience in nursing profession with supervisory experience; proficiency in Spanish preferred.
