What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Nurse or Medical Assistant position at Midwest Ear Nose & Throat?
Job Summary:
Provide assistance with patient care in a private practice ENT office setting. LPN or RN preferred. Certified Medical Assistant considered. Wage dependent on credentials and related experience.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Place patient in exam room for provider evaluation
- Obtain medical history
- Verify patient information
- Assist provider during examination and treatment
- Take vital signs
- Assist with procedure set up and process as directed by the treating provider
- Educate patients
- Complete records
- Maintain supplies, clean rooms and equipment, and stock rooms with required supplies
- Maintain and operate all clinical equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures
- Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment
- Conduct business in a service-orientated manner that is attentive, cooperative, sensitive and respectful when dealing with patients, visitors and all colleagues
- Attend all meetings as required
- Complete required certifications and becomes proficient in clinic systems and procedures
- May assist with clerical activities related to appointment scheduling and patient intake, data verification, office communication and scanning of patient records
- Able to follow all rules in the Employee Handbook
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job requirements:
- Measures of performance
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Education/credentials
- High School Graduate or GED
- Continuing education to maintain license or certification as applicable
- Demonstrated Job-Related Skills/ Competencies:
- Attention to detail
- Customer service skills
- Problem solving skills
- Basic knowledge of clinical procedures and medical anatomy
- Documentation skills
- Effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers and other colleagues. Ability to use tact and diplomacy appropriate to the situation.
- Working conditions:
- Fast paced medical office
- This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
