Job description

1.Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, height and weight and responses to standardized medical history questions, including but not limited to allergies and current medications. Vision screening and Audiometric screening. Performs specialty skills such as suture removal, ear lavages, administration of vaccines, autoclaving and spore testing, peak and flow and injections (IM, subcutaneous and intradermal).

2. Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.

3.Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests such as urine dip stick, Hgb, Hct, finger stick, glucose, hemoccults, Strep test, HIV test, HCG and reports results to the appropriate personnel. May perform patient phlebotomies in accordance with clinic procedures and providers’ orders.

4. Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures. Assist students and also serve as a Spanish/Vietnamese/Chinese translator when needed and if fluent in Spanish/Vietnamese/Chinese

5.Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment
reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary
equipment repairs.

6. Assists in routine clerical functions such as printing bar codes and prepare the document for scanning into the patient’s electronic medical records. Knowledge of documentation in the Electronic Medical Records. Obtaining medical records from other providers, laboratories and imaging centers. Entering charges for billing purposes. Performs referrals, special authorization needed for any DME and/or medication not covered by insurance.

7.Attends and completes mandatory in-services including infection control, safety, CPR,
equipment usage and procedures according to clinics and department policies.

8. Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and under the direction of licensed staff schedules appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests.

9.Performs specialty skills such as suture removal and injections (IM, subcutaneous and
intradermal). Ear lavages and administration of vaccines. Autoclave and spore testing, peak flows. May apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound scan under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. Have VFC Knowledge and Insurance knowledge. Submits referrals and authorizations as needed. Knowledgeable in insurance and eligibility.

10.Acts as backup to the Clinical Front Desk Receptionist by answering phones, scheduling
appointments, collecting co-payments, verifying insurance, etc. and as a back-up for the back office for procedures and diagnostic tests. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient
• Private practice

COVID-19 considerations:
WesternU Policy requires persons employed by the University to provide proof of vaccination against the SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19), subject to limited exemptions, regardless of whether the employee is on-site or working authorized to work remotely.

Work Location: One location

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