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Description:
SUMMARY OF DUTIES : Assists in examination and treatment of patients as well as performs all expected duties required of a Lab Technician under direction of provider by performing the following duties. Must be willing and able to travel to multiple clinics as needed per the schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and records information on patient’s charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Applies compresses, ice bags and hot water bottles.
• Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Re-stock medical supplies in exam room.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and notes time and amount in patient’s chart/EMR.
• Responsible for entering all required information in the EMR according to protocol and processes established.
• Responsible for accurate and complete documentation of a complete medical history, family, and social history as well as medications at each visit by a patient.
• Will review patient demographics and other entered data to assure accuracy.
• Will maintain basic life support and CPR certification according to Red Cross or American Heart Association guidelines.
• Will coordinate with provider to ensure all quality standards of the organization are met on an ongoing basis.
• Assist and collect lab specimens per lab standards.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED preferred, Nurse Aid, Medical Assistant or similar medical certification and minimum 1-3 years’ experience working in a medical or clinical setting. Must have the ability to follow verbal and written directions and have good physical and mental health. Must have manual dexterity to handle instructions, current knowledge of departmental procedures and be able to maintain a friendly work environment. Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) preferred. Must have a valid drivers license and be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1) Ability to assess, organize and plan; demonstrated skills in problem identifications and problem solving.
2) Ability to exercise judgment and work independently under general direction.
3) Ability to work flexible hours.
4) Ability to function as a team member.
5) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, patients, community partners and more.
6) Computer literate and capable of operating an EMR.
SOFTWARE SKILLS: Experience with eClinical Works is a plus. Must be proficient with MS office suite.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Normal office environment with occasional evening or weekend work
• Periodic local, state and national travel; travel between Health Center and Administrative Sites
• Physical Demands: Lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, carrying, sitting, vision corrected in normal range, hearing corrected in normal range
• Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to infectious diseases; potential exposure to physical violence
• Machines, equipment, tools and supplies used: computer, postage machine, fax, copier, calculator, multi-line phone system
ADA REQUIREMENTS: Constant interpersonal skills, teamwork, customer service, reading, speaking, writing and understanding English, and problem analysis. Frequent creativity, mentoring, presentations/teaching. Frequent decision making and independent judgment or action. Frequent keyboarding, sitting, standing, hearing and talking. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ORGANIZATIONAL DISCLAIMER : Job descriptions are designed to outline primary duties, responsibilities and qualification requirements, and should not limit additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. It is our expectation that each employee offers their services wherever and whenever deemed necessary to ensure the success of the organization.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, RHCA, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, religion, marital status, age, disability status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.