Job Summary:
The incumbent provides routine clinic nursing procedures and personal care services to patients.
Competencies
Patient Care Communication (verbal)
Patient Service Detail Oriented
Technical Skills Medical Terminology
*Essential Functions: *
Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight
Assists Provider with patient examinations
perform medical procedures, and wound care, as needed
Administers and documents medication administration in patient chart example oral subconscious or intramuscular injection
Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples
Reviews Provider's orders, lab requests and close out tasks and provider or nurse and LPN buckets
Interviews patient to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for provider
Assist patients with scheduling follow appointments
Complete and submit prior authorizations for imaging, medications, Nexplanon, Paragard, procedures
Processes patient referral requests and Conducts insurance Verification for referrals
Follow up on patient request as ordered by provider example medication refills telephone inquiries from affiliated agencies and other specialty providers as needed
Maintains health department STD treatment lists and verification records
Communicate with affiliated agencies regarding test results and updates on patients, maintenance of Health Department. STD Tx lists and verification of Tx
Supports Chronic Care Management Team
Assist with stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies
Assist in administering Covid-19 testing and education
Sterilizes equipment and supplies
Maintains crash cart to ensure all medications and supplies are current
Act as back up for patient flow
Meeting with pharmaceutical representative and receiving medications and aiding with connecting with providers
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Supervisory Functions:
None
Qualifications:
One year certificate from college or technical school for Licensed Graduate Practical Nursing; One year of practical experience in a community health center or an allied health field environment.
Strong customer service focus
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``` - Effective verbal communication skills - Teamwork orientation - Organized and able to manage competing priorities
Qualifications continued:
Good judgment
Resourcefulness in problem solving
Able to take and follow through with delegated tasks and accountability
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