Supports administrative and clinical requirements of physicians and other licensed medical staff. Assists in obtaining patient vital signs, updates patients’ charts, compiles related statistical data and policy/procedure/practice, regulatory requirements, and JCAHO standards. Responsible for administering care to clinic patients under the supervision of the physician and other licensed medical staff.
Requirements
- Maintains patients’ rights, confidentiality, dignity, and well-being
- Maintains an accurate, relevant record of patient care and patient contact per visit and per telephone
- Collects and processes all point of care, lab, and pathology samples per CFVH policy
- Performs quality and safety checks on all waived testing equipment and supplies per CFVH policies
- Performs patient education under the direction of the Provider
- Administers and records treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies under the direction and order of the LIP.
- Chaperones, sets up for, and assists providers in procedures and examinations as needed
- Properly handles and prepares reusable instruments for return to Central Sterile Processing for sterilization
- Disposes of biohazard and pharmaceutical waste per OSHA guidelines and per CFVH Policy
- Maintains a clean patient care environment by following Infection Prevention Standards for between patient cleaning and terminal cleaning
- Ensures appropriate supply stock and instrument supplies in designated areas
Benefits