Provides assistance in delivering health care services including routine, emergency, and specialty encounters. Serves as a member of the health care delivery team assisting in promoting physical and emotional comfort for the patient. Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various office and clerical duties. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Essential Duties Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly. Prepares patients for examinations. Obtains and records vital signs. Distributes medical records to practitioners. . Assists practitioners, as required, to deliver health care services, examinations and procedures for patients. Provides coverage/relief for specialty clinics. Ensures health care delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, clean, and disinfected. Orders supplies, as needed. Assists in central service with cleaning and sterilization of equipment. Maintains a working knowledge of sterile and clean techniques. Assists in coverage for switchboard, appointment system, and reception area, as needed. Prepares medical equipment, physical environment, and patient for procedures as ordered by practitioners. Documents information regarding all performed procedures in medical records. Schedules patient appointments and directs patients to appropriate care units using guidelines and R.N. supervisory guidance. Prepares and maintains practitioners' schedules. Assists with schedule changes as necessary. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED