Position Summary
Assist the physicians with theexamination and treatment of patients; perform routine and non-routine tasksnecessary to keep the clinical office running smoothly.
Job Responsibilities
•Takedirection for daily assignments from physician's RN or Nursing Manager.
•Greetpatients in a friendly and professional manner and escorts them to theexamination room.
•Takevital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature) and height and weightmeasurements; accurately enters results in patient's chart.
•Reviewand update medical history with each patient.
•Accuratelycomplete and update patient medical record.
•Preparepatient for examination, test(s) or procedure(s).
•Prepareand maintain clean examination room prior to/during each patient appointment.
•Performclinic duties in efficient manner to maintain smooth flow of clinic.
•Notifyphysician when patient is ready for examination.
•Perform procedures (ex: EKG, stress test, etc.)according to protocol as needed.
•Followall physician's orders for patient care and carries out in timely manner
•Adhereto universal blood and body fluid precautions.
•Adhereto OSHA guidelines and participate in safety program.
•Returnpatient calls within 24 hours.
•Ensurethat physician is notified of all pertinent test results.
•Referpatients to appropriate outside testing and appointments as instructed by thephysician.
•Correctlyschedule hospital procedures as prescribed by physician; notify Pre-Cert deptin advance.
•Director escort patient to check-out counter upon completion of the visit.
•Performany other services deemed reasonable by physician or supervisor.
Qualifications
Educationand Experience: High school diploma or equivalent;completion of accredited certified medical assistant or accredited nursingprogram. Maintain valid Certification orRegistration. A multi-taskedprofessional with at least 2 years' experience in performing clinical activitiesin a medical environment.
Knowledge: Basic medical office procedures andmedical terminology with concentration in cardiology; first aid measures;equipment, supplies and instruments used in a medical office; simple routineinjections; universal blood and body fluid precautions; OSHA rules andregulations; various forms inherent to profession; patient confidentiality/HIPAAregulations.
Abilities: Establish and maintain cooperativerelationships with staff members; create a responsive, caring environment forpatients; respond promptly to physicians' directions; maintain medical recordsin a concise and accurate manner; react quickly in emergency situations;recognize and prevent possible safety hazards; ensure proper maintenance ofequipment; communicate clearly and facilitate patient education when warranted;act as advocate and assist physician in meeting the well-being needs of thecardiology patient; exercise independent judgment; perform functions thatconsistently fall within the legal boundaries of profession. Fosters positiveworking environment and teamwork approach