DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.
VISION:
Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform selected nursing and administrative/clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direction of a physician.
These duties are delegated in relation to the individual's degree of training, in accordance with the objectives and policies of the organization and respective state laws governing such action and activities.
POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :
· High School/GED preferred
· Certification obtained from an accredited Medical Assistant program
· BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire
· Excellent customer service skills
· Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
· Good written and verbal communication skills required
· Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred
JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE :
· Two (2) years’ experience in clinical setting most desirable
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms well stocked, neat and clean
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
Answer calls and return patient phone calls in a timely manner each day
Contact the Medical Doctor with test results with abnormal findings immediately
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies as needed
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician
Assist the physician in the room as needed
Report completion as directed by Manager or Administrator
Assist with diagnostic testing appointments for patients
Assist with insurance authorizations or verifications as needed
Translate for patient/provider, as needed
Inventory and create listings of medical supplies as needed
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients, as needed
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections, place holter monitors, EKG (Electrocardiogram) leads or prepare patients f or stress testing
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
Other duties as assigned
LINES OF RESPONSIBILITY :
(Chain-of-command)
Clinic Manager 2.
Director of DHR Health Clinics 3.
Cheif Ambulatory Officer
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