Under the direction of a physician, assists in the delivery of healthcare for patients. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities including, but not limited to, maintaining clinical records/documentation, administering medications, giving injections, and taking vital signs.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care:
Maintain vital signs, chief complaints, allergies, and update medication lists.
Accurately document patient information in accordance with organizational policies, regulations, and procedures.
Observe the general physical condition of patients and notify the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities.
Take medical histories and record vital signs.
Medication Administration:
Administer routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications.
Understand and apply the principles of safe and accurate medication administration.
Follow the 5 rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time.
Prevent and report medication errors and near misses.
Identify and report adverse reactions.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Routine Patient Testing:
Perform and process electrocardiograms.
Collect and process blood and urine specimens.
Procedure Assistance:
Set up rooms and ensure all needed equipment and supplies are in good working order.
Clean rooms after procedures and take soiled items to the appropriate location.
Stock supplies in assigned rooms at the end of each shift.
Clean and disinfect equipment according to established policies and procedures.
Prepare patients for tests, procedures, and x-rays.
Remove sutures and staples, and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
Clerical Functions:
Use patient care scheduling systems.
Enter patient-related data into the practice management system.
Interpret and input patient orders.
Relationship Management:
Maintain effective relationships with patients and medical staff.
Observe and report the general physical condition of patients to the nurse/healthcare provider.
Other Duties:
Perform other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, often stressful environment.
Knowledge of principles of aseptic and sterile technique.
Familiarity with medical equipment and instruments.
Proficiency with computers, keyboard, email programs, and web-based applications.
Basic understanding of rules, regulations, and retrieval of insurance information.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to recommend solutions.
Commitment to service and quality.
Occasional to frequent exposure to chemical and/or radiation hazards.
Contact: atunstall@judge.com
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