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 Schedule:

PRN Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed