What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prescription Coordinator- Certified position at Centers For Pain Control?
PURPOSE:
The Prescription Coordinator deals directly with the physician in regard to the care of each
patient by carrying out the orders and providing accurate and appropriate care for each patient.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES:
Responsible for Prescription Management
Follow the physician's orders in regards to prescriptions
Maintain an accurate record of each order
Manage refill dates for each patient
Responsible for the delivery of Physician Orders
Monitor each patient chart after each visit
Ensure that the physicians orders are carried out in a timely manner
Maintain an accurate record of each order
Enter imaging orders
Enter procedure orders
Enter physical therapy orders
Arrange referrals
Coordinate patient care with the primary care physician
Obtain and log permission for the patient to be off the anticoagulants
Communicate all instructions/concerns with the patient
Responsible for Vendor Visits and Sample Stock
Maintain inventory of samples available
Communicate directly with vendors
Maintain safe storage of the samples
Responsible for Narcotic Monitoring
Inspect reports on necessary patients
Select patient population for urine drug screen
Review urine drug screen analysis and report data to physician
Responsible for main communication with patients in clinic
Complete disability papers
Complete work notes
Complete paperwork required for patient
File documents appropriately
Safety and Sanitation Requirements
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when in contact with the patient,
bodily fluids or hazardous materials
Wear lead when radiological equipment in use
Clean and sanitize any spills immediately
Maintain a safe environment for the employees and patients at all times
Sterilize probes after each use
Maintain sterilization logs and maintenance of small sterilizers
Initiate lifesaving measures, such as CPR, in emergency situations as observed
Develop and maintain personal and professional skills
Attend all mandatory staff meetings per year unless excused as evidenced by
documentation
Attend mandatory in-services and a minimum of two pertinent in-services per year as
documented
Actively participate in performance improvement activities as observed or documented
Establish realistic professional goals as evidenced by the annual performance evaluation
Actively keep abreast of departmental and organizational activities
Demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected change in workload or situations as
observed
Serves on committees and/or participates in changes of policy and procedures that affect
the operation of services as documented
Assist in the orientation of new personnel as directed
Support the mission and goals of the company as observed
Address all emails within 24 hours as documented
Perform other duties as required
Demonstrate safe and cost-effective practice
Consistently adhere to OSHA bloodborne pathogen guidelines; apply universal
precautions per company standards as observed
Consistently utilize proper body mechanics as observed
Accurately complete incident reports within the shift of occurrence and immediately
communicates critical incidents to the appropriate person per the organizational chart
Consistently allocate resources to reduce waste and minimize costs as observed
Consistently complete assigned duties within stated shifts in a timely manner as observed
and documented
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Strive for excellence
Set challenging goals
Produce quality work in a timely fashion
Maintain current knowledge and skill
Participate in quality and process improvement efforts
Keep the work area clean, safe and secure
Act Flexibly
Adapt to change
See the value of different opinions and new ideas
Change plans and objectives given new direction or priorities
Handle stressful situations effectively
The Prescription Coordinator deals directly with the physician in regard to the care of each
patient by carrying out the orders and providing accurate and appropriate care for each patient.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES:
Responsible for Prescription Management
Follow the physician's orders in regards to prescriptions
Maintain an accurate record of each order
Manage refill dates for each patient
Responsible for the delivery of Physician Orders
Monitor each patient chart after each visit
Ensure that the physicians orders are carried out in a timely manner
Maintain an accurate record of each order
Enter imaging orders
Enter procedure orders
Enter physical therapy orders
Arrange referrals
Coordinate patient care with the primary care physician
Obtain and log permission for the patient to be off the anticoagulants
Communicate all instructions/concerns with the patient
Responsible for Vendor Visits and Sample Stock
Maintain inventory of samples available
Communicate directly with vendors
Maintain safe storage of the samples
Responsible for Narcotic Monitoring
Inspect reports on necessary patients
Select patient population for urine drug screen
Review urine drug screen analysis and report data to physician
Responsible for main communication with patients in clinic
Complete disability papers
Complete work notes
Complete paperwork required for patient
File documents appropriately
Safety and Sanitation Requirements
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when in contact with the patient,
bodily fluids or hazardous materials
Wear lead when radiological equipment in use
Clean and sanitize any spills immediately
Maintain a safe environment for the employees and patients at all times
Sterilize probes after each use
Maintain sterilization logs and maintenance of small sterilizers
Initiate lifesaving measures, such as CPR, in emergency situations as observed
Develop and maintain personal and professional skills
Attend all mandatory staff meetings per year unless excused as evidenced by
documentation
Attend mandatory in-services and a minimum of two pertinent in-services per year as
documented
Actively participate in performance improvement activities as observed or documented
Establish realistic professional goals as evidenced by the annual performance evaluation
Actively keep abreast of departmental and organizational activities
Demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected change in workload or situations as
observed
Serves on committees and/or participates in changes of policy and procedures that affect
the operation of services as documented
Assist in the orientation of new personnel as directed
Support the mission and goals of the company as observed
Address all emails within 24 hours as documented
Perform other duties as required
Demonstrate safe and cost-effective practice
Consistently adhere to OSHA bloodborne pathogen guidelines; apply universal
precautions per company standards as observed
Consistently utilize proper body mechanics as observed
Accurately complete incident reports within the shift of occurrence and immediately
communicates critical incidents to the appropriate person per the organizational chart
Consistently allocate resources to reduce waste and minimize costs as observed
Consistently complete assigned duties within stated shifts in a timely manner as observed
and documented
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Strive for excellence
Set challenging goals
Produce quality work in a timely fashion
Maintain current knowledge and skill
Participate in quality and process improvement efforts
Keep the work area clean, safe and secure
Act Flexibly
Adapt to change
See the value of different opinions and new ideas
Change plans and objectives given new direction or priorities
Handle stressful situations effectively
