Description:
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
· Prepares patient for office visit and assists clinician with physical examination and other examinations such as EPSDT, GYN, Prenatal, Family Planning, Podiatry, surgical procedures and treatments.
· Ensures all required forms are available and complete as needed; including lab reports or diagnostic results and required logs and referrals.
· Maintains patient flow by anticipating provider needs, ensuring patients are in exam rooms at start of shift and prior to providers returning from lunch.
· Completes Laboratory Order Forms; prepares specimens for pick-up by Laboratory; follows the Laboratory Tracking System.
· Performs specific procedures ordered by Provider, including preparation of slides for pap smears, ear canal irrigation, urinary pregnancy tests, other on-site laboratory followed the Laboratory Tracking Systems.
· Performs Lab Quality Control procedures accurately.
· Stock exam rooms according to protocol.
· Greets, give directions and information to patients, visitors, guests and sales representatives professionally and cordially.
· Maintains a safe and orderly nurse's station and clinical environment, including but not limited to examination rooms, laboratory and supply closet.
· Maintains confidentiality of information about patients and their families.
· Maintains medical records documentation in accordance with GPHA standards, policies and procedures.
· Provides back-up coverage for other medical assistants including lunch coverage. |