Job Summary: The emphasis of the position is the handle day-to-day patient care within the setting of a primary care health center under the supervision of Clinical Coordinator and provider.

 

Job Duties:

 

Initial triage of patients regarding urgency of presenting problems.Locate patient in examination room and make available to the provider all medical records of the patient and any supplies or instruments that may be required by the provider.Collect and record complete first order data (history and basic vital signs) before a patient is presented to the provider.Assist provider as required in treatment or examination of patient.Perform authorized lab tests and record information in designated files.Perform EKG tests as required.Keep all rooms supplied to needs of provider and staff. Check rooms for cleanliness after each patient visit.Maintain check on health center supplies and list items to be purchased.Schedule diagnostic test for patients as per provider’s order as needed.Provide instruction to patients in areas of medications, diet, health maintenance and diagnostic tests.Record and observe provider orders.Prepare specimens for outside lab test.Make notations in EHR.Ensure patient comfort and well-being while at health center.Assist provider with procedures as needed.Administer medications to patients according to provider orders.Prepare sterile materials for use as needed.Dispose of expendable material according to sanitation guidelines.Performing nursing tasks such as dressing changes and ear irrigation as ordered by provider.Identify family and environmental patient problems, and work with local health agencies and professionals in their solution.Apprise the county health department by standard reporting procedure of any patient problem having public health implications.Assist in care coordination which may include obtaining test and referral results and communication with various entities including but not limited to community organizations, health plans, facilities and specialists. Proactively address needs of the patients and families through the concept of population management. Effectively communicate with all patients with specific attention to the vulnerable patient population. Provide self management support in the form of patient coaching and motivational interviewing when appropriate.Acknowledges the importance of a team approach when providing patient care. Communicates and coordinates effectively when providing patient care. Actively participates in the medical home care team which is comprised of clinical and non-clinical working together towards a common goal: delivering quality care to our patients.Maintain compliance with the organization’s confidentiality policy in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Working Conditions: 

Position requires manual dexterity for operating standard office equipment. Position requires the ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail for long periods of time in order to maintain accurate records pertaining to patient and/or account information.Position functions within a normal office environment.

 

Qualifications:

Graduate of RN Accredited Program Must maintain appropriate state licensureGood organization and ability to multitask. Friendly personality with the desire to work with the public.