Job Qualifications:<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\nEducation\/Training:<\/i>\u00a0High school graduate or GED. Relevant medical knowledge, skills, and experience are preferred but not required. The practice will provide the necessary on-the-job training for the right candidates. This position is greatly suited for medical track college students looking to gain hands-on experience prior to applying to medical schools, PA schools, or nursing programs.<\/p>\n
Desired Skills:<\/i><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knowledge of medical practice and care<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to assist in a variety of common office procedures<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to take vital signs<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Skill in identifying and resolving problems<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to maintain records and record test results<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively orally and in writing<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knowledge of basic arithmetic<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knowledge of prevalent foreign languages<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Proficiency in the operation of a computer keyboard<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
Physical Abilities:<\/i><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stand for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach; occasionally bend, sit, stoop and stretch<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Have full range of body motion with ability to physically assist patients when necessary<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and medical equipment<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds<\/p>\n
Note:<\/i>\u00a0Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities:<\/i><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Answers telephones, schedules appointments, and greets patients<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Creates, maintains, copies and files patient documents, records and other information<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Collects, validates and files patient consent forms<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording their medical history and confirming purpose of visit<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Reviews and updates patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Confers with physician regarding any incomplete patient tests, specialist consults, or other incomplete orders prior to patient visit<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking histories and vital signs<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and procedure rooms<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Explains treatment procedures to patients<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Assists the physician during diagnostic, treatment, and surgery procedures and provides other patient care services per his direction, including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0drawing blood<\/p>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0giving injections<\/p>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0administering medication<\/p>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0disinfecting and numbing the surgery area<\/p>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0handing and retrieving medical instruments and supplies<\/p>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0applying and changing surgical dressings and bandages<\/p>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0removing sutures<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Counsels patients by transmitting physician\u2019s orders, prescriptions, proving post-surgery guidance, and addressing questions<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Completes diagnostic and procedure coding, using coding software<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Secures and safeguards all patient information and medical records<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Maintains medication records and handles medication refill requests per office protocol<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Disposes of contaminated supplies<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cleans and sterilizes instruments, prepares instrument trays for various procedures<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Maintains and tracks supplies by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Triages and responds to patient communications within practice policy<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Assists with scheduling laboratory services and treatments, recertifying patients for certain medical procedures and processing referrals to other providers<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Coordinates care with state and federal disease management or case management programs as needed<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Contributes to the development of policies and procedures<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and maintaining professional affiliations<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Maintains strict patient confidentiality<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Treats staff, physicians, visitors and patients with dignity and respect<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Performs other related work as required<\/p>\n
Work Environment:<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\nOur practice is a fast-pace, professional work environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies, and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily nudity, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.<\/p>\n
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