Job Summary: The emphasis of the position is to handle day-to-day patient care within the setting of a primary care health center under the supervision of an RN/Clinical Manager and provider.
Job Duties:
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Initial triage of patients regarding urgency of presenting problems.
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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.
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Collect and record complete first order data (history and basic vital signs) before a patient is presented to the provider.
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Assist provider as required in treatment or examination of patient.
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Perform authorized lab tests and record information in designated files.
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Perform EKG tests as required.
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Keep all rooms supplied to needs of provider and staff.
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Check rooms for cleanliness after each patient visit.
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Maintain check on health center supplies and list items to be purchased.
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Schedule diagnostic test for patients as per provider’s order as needed.
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Provide instruction to patients in areas of medications, diet, health maintenance and diagnostic tests.
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Record and observe provider orders.
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Prepare specimens for outside lab test.
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Make notations in EHR.
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Ensure patient comfort and well-being while at health center.
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Assist provider with procedures as needed.
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Administer medications to patients according to provider orders.
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Prepare sterile materials for use as needed.
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Dispose of expendable material according to sanitation guidelines.
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Performing nursing tasks such as dressing changes and ear irrigation as ordered by provider.
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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.
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Proactively address needs of the patients and families through the concept of population management.
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Effectively communicates with all patients with specific attention to the vulnerable patient population.
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Provide self management support in the form of patient coaching and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
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Acknowledges the importance of a team approach when providing patient care.
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Communicates and coordinates effectively when providing patient care.
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Actively participates in the medical home care team which is comprised of clinical and non-clinical staff working together towards a common goal: delivering quality care to our patients.
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Maintain compliance with the organization’s confidentiality policy in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
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Position requires manual dexterity for operating standard office equipment.
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Hearing must be within range of normal human conversation.
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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.
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Position functions within a normal office environment.
Qualifications:
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Graduate of LPN Accredited Program
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Must maintain appropriate state licensure
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Good organization and ability to multitask.
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Friendly personality with the desire to work with the public.