CMA or LPN

2 months ago

Old Forge, United States Physicians Health Alliance Full time
  • 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.