PRIMARY FUNCTION
Provides assistance with various healthcare services, following established policies and protocols including but not limited to vaccine administration, obtaining specimens, conducting routine lab studies, and assisting with administrative functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned.
Greets, receives, and prepares patients for appointments/procedures; conducts interviews with patients, measures vital signs, and records information.
Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy.
Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations.
Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those the employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Pediatric Associates may make Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; sit; use hands-to-finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee occasionally utilizes visual acuity to operate equipment and read. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch, occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials. May occasionally lift/push/carry items no more than 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Pediatric Associates may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
