About the position
The position involves escorting patients into examination rooms and initiating chart documentation in compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements. The role requires maintaining a timely flow of patients according to the day’s schedule and providing patient education materials while facilitating patient questions and answers. Responsibilities include executing medical regimens prescribed by licensed providers, completing electronic health records based on patient visits, and performing tasks within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed healthcare provider. The position also involves maintaining suite supplies, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and complying with various regulations and policies.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients into examination rooms and initiate chart documentation.
- Maintain a timely flow of patients according to the day’s schedule.
- Provide patient education materials and facilitate patient questions and answers.
- Execute medical regimens prescribed by a licensed provider, including tests, treatments, referrals, and prescription preparation.
- Complete the appropriate area of the electronic health record based on patient scheduled visit.
- Perform tasks within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care.
- Maintain suite supplies and clean as necessary after each patient encounter.
- Participate in quality improvement, in-service workshops, continuing education, and peer review.
- Follow up on provider requested orders related to lab results and specialist referrals.
- Comply with all OSHA regulations, CLIA, NYSDOH, Quality & NOCHSI policies and procedures.
- Engage in Patient Centered Medical Home initiatives as part of the Clinical Care Team.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by management and/or supervisor.
Requirements
- Graduate of a certified nursing program.
- Possess a New York State license to practice practical nursing.
- Willingness to accept direction from providers and supervisors.
- Ability to work well and with compassion in stressful situations.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with both patients and co-workers.
- Keen awareness of the importance of confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
