Job Opportunities API

Description Assist medical practitioners with patients. This includes but, is not limited to: • patient intake (initial history, medication review, vital signs) • preparing examination rooms • scheduling consult visits • Assist practitioners with special procedures including minor surgery as required. • Remove sutures, clean wounds, and apply dressings as directed by practitioner. • Make follow-up phone calls as requested by practitioner – see D.11 Follow-Up Patient Phone calls. • Administer allergy injections, immunizations, and medications prescribed by the practitioner to be done in the RHC. • Wash and dry instruments used and prepare for sterilization as required – see IC.2 Instruments, Cleanliness of. • Receive and handle patient and other phone calls as directed by the practitioner. • Responsible for inventory, proper handling, and storage of all medications stored in the office. • Make patient referrals as directed by the practitioner. Maintaining appropriate follow through and patient notification of appointment details. • Assist pharmaceutical representatives and other company representatives as they come to the RHC. • Keep examination and treatment rooms clean and properly stocked with supplies. • Responsible for the ordering of medical supplies. • Will be the backup for the receptionists on incoming phone calls when needed and schedule allows. • Responsible for calling in or electronically submitting pharmacy prescriptions and refills as directed by practitioner or per RHC protocol. • Complete annual review requirements in a timely manner. • Attends and participates in monthly RHC meetings as schedule allows. • Grows personally in job and conducts self ethically at all times to enhance the image and future growth of the RHC. • Maintains good standing with licensure. • Performs other job related duties and activities as directed by the practitioner(s), clinical nursing supervisor, and/or clinic administrator. Requirements Basic Life Support Knowledge of electronic medical records - Cerner experience preferred. 1 year experience in a medical office setting preferred.