Nuvance Health Careers

Description

• Performs 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 licensed health care provider. 

• Patient Care - Collect all outside medical records and test results from referring physician for health care provider review. 
• Review patient schedule with health care provider and plan for clinical day. 
• Helps to prepare, maintain, retrieve and re-file patient charts. 
• Clean exam rooms, ensures proper supplies are available, and demonstrates safe use of equipment related to patient care. 
• Maintain infection control measures with all patient contact.
• Comply with standards of Infection Control and Quality Improvement Policies and Procedures
• Promotes a safe and efficient working environment.
• Always adhere to safe equipment and supply handling policies and procedures. 
• Immediately reports all incidents, irregularities, unsafe conditions, equipment and/or unusual occurrences to Site Supervisor. 
• Escort patient to exam room and perform routine testing within the scope of Certified Medical Assistant Practice. 
• Assists practitioners with the completion of patient summaries, medication/allergy reconciliation at every office visit, and history forms. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate care. 
• Consistently responds to patient and family members concerns in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. Directs inquires, complaints or problems to appropriate resource. 
• Transfer to the appropriate clinical staff, clinical patient calls, and reviews.

• Certification: Current Medical Assistant preferred and BLS Certification
• Experience: 1 year physician office experience