Primary Duties
1. Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; provides examination gowns and drapes; helps patient to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranges examining room instruments, supplies and equipment.
2. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviews and/or records medical history; takes vital signs; and confirms the purpose of the visit or treatment.
3. Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; and other assigned clinical duties.
4. Documents delivery of health care and nursing process in accordance with the clinic's policies and procedures in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
5. Administers all medications and vaccines accurately and documents in electronic health records.
6. Assists in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, orderly, and aseptic environment of care for all patients and employees.
7. Initiates referrals to other sources of health care as necessary.
8. Interacts with clinic personnel and assists providers to ensure optimal patient care and to obtain optimum patient flow and increased patient satisfaction.
9. Performs laboratory functions according to Provider's orders including venipunctures (excluding jugular) for laboratory testing.
10. Participates in collaboration with the health care team in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing patient and family needs to develop a plan of care.
11. Coordinates the delivery of patient care provided by the health care team.
12. Coordinates and delegates the timely processing of patient referrals, prescribed medications, and other identified needs of the patient.
13. Acts as a resource within the clinic to other staff members in regards to patient care.
14. Keeps abreast of new information and materials by reviewing clearinghouse information, newsletters, and periodicals.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Duties 1 through 14 are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. All other job duties are secondary functions.