Scotland Orthopedics EMT

Scotland Memorial Hospital•Laurinburg, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the clinicians in providing primary medical care to patients. Performs nursing functions within the scope of their level of training, certification, and competency. There is no differentiation between the scope of services provided by a RN, LPN, Medical Assistant, or EMT-B within the Ambulatory setting.

Requirements

EMT-B certification
Knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient
Ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients

Nice To Haves

RN license
LPN license
Medical Assistant certification

Responsibilities

Brings patients to the nursing station within fifteen minutes of their scheduled appointment taking vital signs (ht, wt, bp, p, resp, and temp) error free, and recording them in the proper place within the patient chart.
Checks chart for allergies.
Obtains a brief patient history and records pertinent information in the patient record.
Reads chart and passes on pertinent information to clinician (e.g., lab, x-ray results).
Obtains laboratory specimens as ordered in previous office notes (where applicable) after a brief history is recorded and perform necessary testing prior to the PA/FNP/MD seeing the patient.
Escorts the patient to the exam room and prepares the patient for the PA/FNP/MD as exam rooms become available, having the patient undress appropriately for the exam (placing a clean gown on exam table when necessary).
Provides privacy for the patient before and during exam.
Obtains lab specimens, performs blood draws (if scope of practice allows), and performs procedures as ordered by the PA/FNP/MD, recording the said results into the patient chart in the correct place, error free.
Returns chart to the front desk.
Identifies emergency situations and notifies the PA/FNP/MD immediately.
Makes referral appointments for patients as directed, keeping in mind the urgency of the situation, and giving clear, concise information to the referral office.
Records all referrals for inclusion in the monthly report to Administration.
After making the referral to patients, give clear, concise, adequate information as to the date, time, location, and preparation required.
Any other information pertinent to the patient shall be furnished before the patient leaves the office.
Checks emergency medical supplies according to policy to ensure dates have not expired.
Low quantity and expired medicines shall be replaced by the SMH Pharmacy.
Checks inventory weekly, keeps inventory stocked, and rotates items as new inventory items come to the office.
Keeps exam rooms neat and stocked with supplies.
Daily, ensure that exam rooms are neat before clinic opening and before a new patient is taken to the room.
At the end of the day, rooms are to be checked for depleted items and stocked accordingly.
Cleans the lab area daily, using disinfectant as needed, and keeps it orderly.
Assists in maintaining an effective patient survey process.
Actively participates in performance improvement activities to enhance the quality of care and service.
Performs CLIA waivered tests.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients. The age categories to be included are: Neonatal/Infant 0 - 11 months; Pediatrics 1 – 12 yrs; Adolescence 13 - 17 yrs; Young Adult/Adult 18 – 64 yrs; Adult/Middle-Aged 65 - 79 yrs; Geriatric 80+ yrs