RESPONSIBLE FOR: Meets and greets patients;Obtains appropriate patient information and medical history;Accurately completes and documents patient medical and physical histories and other related items in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR);Records vital signs; Performs EKG, spirometry and or other similar non-complex office procedures;Aids the physician, extender, and or nursing staff during treatment, examination, and or testing of patients - may include injections and immunizations;Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas;Maintains examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment;Under the supervision of licensed personnel, distributes educational information and instructions for patient care, diagnostics, and other appropriate treatments;Coordinates telephone requests to refill prescription drug medications in accordance with physician instructions;Advises physician and or nurse of patient's adverse reaction to medication and/or treatment;Attends required meetings, in-services, and participates in committees as required;Practices Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of bio-hazardous materials;Complies with established risk management, HIPAA, and safety procedures;Front office duties to include, but not limited to, registration, cashiering, scheduling appointments, tests, and/or hospital admissions;Performs lab duties; including but not limited to, phlebotomy, order entry, collects specimen, establishes chain of custody if applicable, and labels for delivery to appropriate authority for testing;Schedules procedures;Completes medical and physical history forms and other related information requested by third party payors;Receives incoming telephone calls from patients and responds accordingly, under a physician or other licensed provider's guidance;Notifies patient of their test results as directed by a physician or licensed provider;May be the primary clinical support for a physician;Establishes, organizes, and maintains patient medical record.MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School diploma or GED.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: One year of experience in a medical office setting.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: None.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ACLS through the American Heart Association: required as needed by the practice.
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