RN Labor & Delivery Nights

SUMMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for performing a wide variety of clinical and front desk medical assistant duties in a fast-paced office setting.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

§  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

§  Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.

Experience:

§  2 years of experience as an RN in a physician’s office or hospital setting preferred.

§  Knowledge of specific physician specialty preferred.

§  Must demonstrate exceptional communication, telephone etiquette, customer service, and organizational abilities.

§  Proficiency in managing a fast-paced environment and multitasking is essential.

§  Basic computer skills required.

§  Medical terminology, anatomy, lab, instrument sterility, sterile technique, phlebotomy, and clinical skills required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

§  Greets and accompanies patients to exam rooms; prepares patients for examinations and other procedures.

§  Takes vital signs, height, weight, and pertinent information and notes information in the patient’s chart for review and interpretation by the physician.

§  Collaborates with staff and physicians to ensure seamless patient flow.

§  Documents all care, procedures, and observations in accordance with policies and procedures.

§  Updates patient charts in system; checks charts prior to physician visit to see if all lab values, tests, and x-rays are available.

§  Answers patients telephone calls and questions daily; provides physician with call-back list.

§  Gives injections/vaccinations upon order and under the direction of the physician.

§  Obtains previous medical records using appropriate forms and system.

§  During patient transfers, sends appropriate records for consultation and/or procedures.

§  Provides physician with assistance during special procedures and/or patient training.

§  Calls patient prescriptions to the pharmacies at physician’s direction.

§   Obtains prior authorization from insurance companies for medications, imaging, and/or procedures.

§  Notifies patients regarding test results within 24 – 48 hours of reviewing results with physician.

§  Performs waivered lab testing for routine procedures.

§  Obtains and prepares cultures, blood, and urine specimens for delivery to reference laboratory for processing as required.

§  Must demonstrate knowledge of cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of instruments. Has equipment inspected by authorized personnel as required.

§  Assists with removal of sutures.

§  Maintains logs in office, medication administration, refrigerator, Quality Control (QC), etc.

§  Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms and lab area.

§  Orders and stocks supplies for exam rooms and lab.

§  Keeps current on continuing education and hospital policies and procedures.

§  Maintains confidentiality in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

§  Must have the knowledge to operate the following: blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, HemaCue, electrocardiogram (EKG), AccuCheck, syringes, scales, vision chart, thermometer, Oxygen (O2) therapy, computer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine, electronic biller/scheduler, and other office equipment.

§  Floats to other physician’s offices as the need arises.

§  Cross trained for front desk duties.

§  Schedules patients for tests and/or appointments with specialists and completes appropriate referral forms upon request of the physicians.

§  Provides patient education as requested by physician.

§  Initiates Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) forms when needed.

SUMMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for performing a wide variety of clinical and front desk medical assistant duties in a fast-paced office setting.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

§  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

§  Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.

Experience:

§  2 years of experience as an RN in a physician’s office or hospital setting preferred.

§  Knowledge of specific physician specialty preferred.

§  Must demonstrate exceptional communication, telephone etiquette, customer service, and organizational abilities.

§  Proficiency in managing a fast-paced environment and multitasking is essential.

§  Basic computer skills required.

§  Medical terminology, anatomy, lab, instrument sterility, sterile technique, phlebotomy, and clinical skills required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

§  Greets and accompanies patients to exam rooms; prepares patients for examinations and other procedures.

§  Takes vital signs, height, weight, and pertinent information and notes information in the patient’s chart for review and interpretation by the physician.

§  Collaborates with staff and physicians to ensure seamless patient flow.

§  Documents all care, procedures, and observations in accordance with policies and procedures.

§  Updates patient charts in system; checks charts prior to physician visit to see if all lab values, tests, and x-rays are available.

§  Answers patients telephone calls and questions daily; provides physician with call-back list.

§  Gives injections/vaccinations upon order and under the direction of the physician.

§  Obtains previous medical records using appropriate forms and system.

§  During patient transfers, sends appropriate records for consultation and/or procedures.

§  Provides physician with assistance during special procedures and/or patient training.

§  Calls patient prescriptions to the pharmacies at physician’s direction.

§   Obtains prior authorization from insurance companies for medications, imaging, and/or procedures.

§  Notifies patients regarding test results within 24 – 48 hours of reviewing results with physician.

§  Performs waivered lab testing for routine procedures.

§  Obtains and prepares cultures, blood, and urine specimens for delivery to reference laboratory for processing as required.

§  Must demonstrate knowledge of cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of instruments. Has equipment inspected by authorized personnel as required.

§  Assists with removal of sutures.

§  Maintains logs in office, medication administration, refrigerator, Quality Control (QC), etc.

§  Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms and lab area.

§  Orders and stocks supplies for exam rooms and lab.

§  Keeps current on continuing education and hospital policies and procedures.

§  Maintains confidentiality in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

§  Must have the knowledge to operate the following: blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, HemaCue, electrocardiogram (EKG), AccuCheck, syringes, scales, vision chart, thermometer, Oxygen (O2) therapy, computer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine, electronic biller/scheduler, and other office equipment.

§  Floats to other physician’s offices as the need arises.

§  Cross trained for front desk duties.

§  Schedules patients for tests and/or appointments with specialists and completes appropriate referral forms upon request of the physicians.

§  Provides patient education as requested by physician.

§  Initiates Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) forms when needed.