- Kingman, AZ, USA
- Full Time
Under the supervision of clinic leadership: Clinic Manager, MA Supervisor, or Lead Provider, provides health care in clinic and related work as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists clinic health care providers in providing direct patient care, by rooming patients, obtaining vitals, gathering patient history and reason for seeking care. Maintains strict confidentiality. Assists with Telehealth appointments.
- Assists with registration of clinic patients and completes EHR data entry in patient's charts.
- Gathers necessary vital signs from patients and completes entry in EHR for physician's review and entry into patient's chart. Other duties may include: drawing blood, if necessary; wound care and dressing changes; removing sutures and staples; electrocardiograms; and ear lavage.
- Correctly collects, prepares, and sends laboratory specimens for routine tests and records results under direct supervision of the provider.
- Administers selected medication and treatments to patients as ordered, including injections and immunizations and instructs patients on proper follow-up procedures under the supervision of the provider. Enters medication refill requests for provider review and approval.
- Must recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols; perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures; document work processes as required.
- Maintains documentation of immunizations in EMR chart and the ASIIS Website.
- Maintains the supply stock in exam rooms and lab areas and documents usage so supplies may be replenished. Checks dates on all medications and supplies daily.
- Cleans examination tables between patients and at close of business day. Adheres to North Country work practices in the Occupational Exposure Plan Policy, SDS and safety plan.
- Anticipates provider's needs related to patient care. Assist the provider with patient education pertaining to the patient's ongoing health care: results of lab and x-ray reports; diet and exercise; laboratory and radiology preparation.
- Sets up and cleans medical equipment and keeps red bags emptied and prepared for pickup.
- Performs laboratory procedures provided by the center under direct supervision of the provider.
- Keeps own work space clean and tidy, and, as a team member, assures cleanliness of common use areas.
- Carries out the referral process for patients as requested. Handles prior authorizations for home health and DME equipment.
- Assists other NCHC team members, from all departments, when needed.
- Participates in meetings as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains current certification through CEU's or exam.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English language in person, by phone, and in writing.
- Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance. Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively and cope in a healthy way with job stress.
- Participates in training of new staff - demonstrates supervisory capacity or already has supervisory experience.
- Helps to build a team oriented setting.
- Participates in clinic or corporate projects.
- Models professional clinical standards and behaviors.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Continuous learning in both personal and professional development.
- Consistent review, comprehension and reply of company email and related correspondence.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Diploma or a certificate of completion from a state-approved practical nursing program.
- Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN exam.
- One or more years of LPN experience.
- Certification as a LPN
North Country is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity Employer.
North Country HealthCare follows CDC guidelines and federal mandates and requires vaccination against COVID-19 of all its employees. Medical and religious exemptions to this policy are requested and reviewed on an individual basis.
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