MA, CMA, LPN, RN

Position may require the ability to float to multiple physician practices performing both clinical and clerical tasks as determined by need.

• Collecting data and conducting focused nursing assessments of the health status of clients.
• Planning nursing care for clients with stable conditions.—RN/LPN
• Participating in the development and modification of the comprehensive plan of care for all types of clients.
• Implementing appropriate aspects of the strategy of care within the RN/LPN/LNA/MA scope of practice as indicated.
• Participating in nursing care management through delegating, assigning, and directing nursing interventions that may be performed by others.
• Maintaining safe and effective nursing care/clinical rendered directly or indirectly.
• Promoting a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Participating in health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of clients.
• Serving as an advocate for the client by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel.
• Participating in the evaluation of client responses to interventions.
• Communicating and collaborating with other health care professionals.
• Providing input into the development of policies and procedures.
• Other nursing services that require education and training prescribed by the appropriate board and in conformance with national nursing/medical assistant standards. Additional nursing services shall be commensurate with the RN/LPN/LNA/MA experience, continuing education, and demonstrated competencies.
• Perform selected clinical and administrative duties. Assist providers in preparing for physicals, procedures and minor surgeries.
• Administer immunizations and injections as ordered by provider.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient histories and vital signs, specimen collection and analysis and perform EKGs.
• Change dressings and do wound care.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments. Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Remove sutures and castings.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments and follows through with referrals and pre-certifications as necessary.
• Call or fax prescriptions, under physician’s direction.
• Screens telephone calls for referral to physician.
• Assist with ordering and maintaining clinical and office supplies and equipment.
• Maintain patient files, records and other information according to hospital standards.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Adhere to hospital, department and compliance policies, procedures, regulations and laws (OSHA, DEA, CLIA, etc.).
• Greet patients and family members.
• Assist the providers with the administrative aspects of their position to ensure the efficient operation of the office on a day to day basis.
• Maintain confidentiality of peers, medical staff and all patient information.
• Maintain physician appointment scheduling and any changes to their schedules.
• Check patients in/out for their appointments.
• Schedule patients for return appointments and appointments with other departments.
• Obtain insurance referrals and pre-certifications as needed.
• Verify insurance eligibility.
• Inform patients of designated appointment times of any scheduled tests.
• Confirm next day appointments.
• Update and verify patient demographics and insurance information.
• Receive, screen and/or deliver telephone messages in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Process charts for appointments.
• Sort and prioritize incoming mail and correspondence and respond as indicated/appropriate.
• Order office supplies.
• Participate in ongoing education and updates.
• Implement physician orders under physician direction and notify patients of results as directed by physician.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.