Arlington Float Pool CMA I

Job Title

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical practices. Performs under the direction of a physician or the RN and within the framework of the office policies and procedures for the Clinical Department.

Responsibilities

Provider's assistant in the daily clinic assisting providers during office visits, physical exams, and in-office procedures as needed.

Prepping exam rooms for clinical procedures and assisting practitioners with patient care.

Perform accurate measurement of vital signs, including orthostatic blood pressure, temperature, pulse, body weight, height, and complete appropriate health history questions.

Record medications, allergies, pertinent lab work, pharmacy, and PCP (Primary Care Provider) in the EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

Ear lavage

EKG

Wound Care /Dressing Changes

IRIS

Catheters/Bladder Catheterizations

UNNA Boot Application

Assist with Pap Smear and related lab work

Patient Education

Injection Administration

Immunization Management

Prior Authorizations

Population Health and care gap closure

Follow standing orders as directed by department policies ( i.e.. UA, Flu, Strep tests).

Preparing and administering medicines via PO, intramuscular, intradermal, intravenous, or subcutaneous route as per provider order .

Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas.

Notify patients of lab results.

Assist patients by answering phone calls and refilling medications at the direction of the physician.

Make referrals to other departments and clinics to coordinate patient care.

Disinfect exam rooms in-between patients.

Performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective manner according to Policy and Procedures.

Starts, maintains and disconnects IV as per physician or mid-level provider order.

Able to act as station floater including communicating panic lab values to care team, assist with same day requests and desktop management for station providers and staff .

Maintains patient confidentially.

Keep management informed of high-risk situations.

Demonstrate appropriate use in cleaning of equipment.

Maintains licensure in accordance with North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Practice infection control, following OSHA guidelines and office policy.

Maintain CPR certification.

Attend fire safety classes, clinical meetings, compliance, and other continuing education classes as offered by Physicians East.

Adheres to department and office policies.

Candidate Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program. Licensure, if required, in good standing.

Experience in electronic medical records (EMR/HER) software required .

Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and interact professionally with others.

Ability to actively listen.

Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically correct English.

Ability to spell, proofread and edit written text.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Physicians East, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, which includes status as a transgender individual), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information (including family medical history), physical or mental disability, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities during the application process and/or at the time of employment. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources Department as early as possible in the application/employment process. Contact HR Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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