Description
Summary:
Assists in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. Also, responsible for answering phones, making appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations for tests/surgeries, and medical record preparation.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Obtains patients’ records as pertinent to the visit.
- Performs intake to include but not limited to vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, temperature, and respiration, and completed patient history information
- Performs POCT Procedures as trained and instructed.
- Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms, and instrumentation, disposes of contaminated and disposable items per clinic, Infection Control, and OSHA.
- Orders medical supplies per clinical standards.
- Documents all incidents according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Ensures all patient information is scanned appropriately and the medical record is complete and accurate with all reports (signed by physician), prior to patient visit.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Utilizes AIDET guidelines at all times.
- Maintains HIPAA Compliance Standards at all times.
- Transports patients as needed to other areas in the hospital.
- Performs administrative duties including, but not limited to filing, faxing, copying, scheduling appointments, insurance verification, and making phone calls.
- Travels to various clinical locations as necessary to meet patient needs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
1 year of medical office experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required.
Work Type:
Full Time