CMA or LPN

Job Description

* Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patients charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.
* Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room.
* Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complain, vital signs, medications, allergies.
* Provides direct nursing care, dispenses appropriate meds and injections as directed by physician.
* Assists physician in minor surgical procedures and ancillary diagnostic procedures.
* Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes appropriate paperwork.
* Executes standing orders for medication refills, tests and routine preventative services.
* Reviews incoming laboratory, radiology and consultation reports and place in appropriate patient medical records and given to the physician.
* Participates and documents ongoing patient telephone calls, responds to patient questions, as directed by physician, triages patient's condition, communicates pharmaceutical orders to pharmacies.
* Provides patient/family education about managing conditions as directed by physician.
* Takes inventory of medical/surgical supplies, Pharmaceutical and controlled substances.
* Cleans, sterilizes (when needed) and prepares instruments.
* Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms between patients. Ensures availability of appropriate instruments and equipment. Preps patient.
* Completes patient forms and/or authorizations for medications, testing, etc.
* Must be available for flexible schedule.