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
High School / GED
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
Additional Employment Requirements:
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
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