Description
GENERAL OVERVIEW :
Assists physicians and extenders in providing proper medical care for patients. May assist as receptionist if working in a physician practice setting.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Rooms and interviews patients to obtain medical information and to measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Records information in the medical record. (40%)
- Helps physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections. (25%)
- Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the room stocked and cleaned, reordering supplies, and disposing of biohazard supplies. (10%)
- Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary. (15%)
- May collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing; give injections. (5%)
- Utilizes EHR system to perform front-office duties. (5%).
QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum
Minimum
- High School / GED
- CPR certification
1 year in a Direct Patient care role, including vital signs. (Candidate experience must align with expected clinical functions (i.
e., injections, phlebotomy, EKG's)
Preferred
None
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