Responsibilities will include clinic and in-patient evaluation, diagnosis, work up, and management of a wide spectrum of ENT ailments. The provider will work in collaboration within physician clinics, as well as their own scheduled clinics. The selected candidate will perform comprehensive histories and physical exams; order and interpret clinical tests, prescribe medications, diagnose and develop treatment plans; educate patients/families on treatment options; and conduct follow-up evaluations. May perform such office procedures as flexible laryngoscopy, nasal endoscopy with debridement, allergy testing, and endoscopic nasal cultures. On-the-job training is available in building these skills. The position affords a tremendous opportunity for autonomy and independent patient care responsibilities. Applicants must be motivated, team oriented, flexible, and possess exemplary assessment, organization, communication, and time management skills.
Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations.- Orders x-rays, CT scans, MRI's, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets results.
- Instructs patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance.
- Prescribes, dispenses, and administers pharmaceutical treatments to patients.
- Maintains required records in EPIC; ensures clinic- generated information is complete and up to date.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records and writes progress notes on patient charts.
- Provides follow-up care, education, and support for patients.
- Performs nasal endoscopy with debridement/cultures.
- Performs flexible laryngoscopy.
- May provide supervision, guidance and work direction to other nurses, medical assistants, clinic coordinators and other staff.
