Job Opportunities API

Description • Escort patients into examination rooms, initiating chart documentation, in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements. • Maintain, as well as can be expected, a timely flow of patients according to the day’s schedule. • Provide patient education materials and facilitate patient questions and answers. • Execute medical regimens prescribed by a licensed provider, including but not limited to, tests, treatments and referrals, prescription preparation and computer scheduling. • Complete the appropriate area of the electronic health record based on patient scheduled visit including adequate charges for services provided. • Perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations. • Maintain suite supplies, cleaning as is necessary after each patient encounter. • Participate in quality improvement, in-service workshops, continuing education and peer review as is requested by management and supervision. • Follow up on provider requested orders related to labs results and specialist referrals. • Comply with all OSHA regulations, CLIA, NYSDOH, Quality & NOCHSI policies and procedures. • Engage in Patient Centered Medical Home initiatives, including participating as part of the Clinical Care Team. • Other duties and responsibilities as requested by management and/or supervisor. Requirements Graduate of a certified nursing program, with a New York State license to practice practical nursing; must possess a willingness to accept direction from providers and supervisors. Must possess the ability to work well and with compassion in stressful situation. Must maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with both patients and co-workers. Must be keenly aware of the importance of confidentiality in all aspects of the position.