Farmville Primary Care NA I

Physicians East•Farmville, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Physicians East, P.A. is a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality, cost-efficient, comprehensive healthcare to the people of Eastern North Carolina. The Nursing Assistant performs under the direction of a physician, mid-level provider, RN, or LPN and within the framework of the office policies and procedures for the clinical department.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited degree Respiratory Therapist program and current license through NCRCB is required.
Prior healthcare giver experience required.
Experience in electronic medical records (EMR/HER) software required.
Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and interact professionally with others.
Ability to actively listen.
Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically correct English.
Ability to spell, proofread and edit written text.

Responsibilities

Complete Prior Authorizations.
Assist patient to complete health history.
Perform accurate measurement of vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight and height.
Record all allergies, medications, and pertinent lab work.
Assist the physician or mid-level provider with common procedures which involve little or no modification from one situation to another and may be performed with a predictable outcome.
EKG
Assist with Pap smears
Set up sterile tray
Assist patients via lifting and turning as needed utilizing proper body mechanics
Assist patient to and from vehicle via wheelchair as needed.
Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Perform errands as delegated by station supervisor.
Restock and cleans exam rooms maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
Keep clinical supervisor informed of high-risk situations.
Demonstrate appropriate use in cleaning of equipment.
Practice infection control, following OSHA guidelines and office policy.
Maintain yearly CPR certification
Attend fire safety classes, clinical meetings and other continuing education classes as offered by Physicians East, PA
Presents a professional image and follows dress code as per office policy.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Keep management informed of high-risk situations.
Demonstrate appropriate use in cleaning of equipment.
Practice infection control, following OSHA guidelines and office policy.
Maintain CPR certification.
Attend fire safety classes, clinical meetings, compliance, and other continuing education classes as offered by Physicians East.
Adheres to department and office policies.