CMA or LPN - Scranton, United States - Community Health System

Description

• Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patients charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room.
• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complain, vital signs, medications, allergies.
• Provides direct nursing care, dispenses appropriate meds and injections as directed by physician.
• Assists physician in minor surgical procedures and ancillary diagnostic procedures.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Executes standing orders for medication refills, tests and routine preventative services.
• Reviews incoming laboratory, radiology and consultation reports and place in appropriate patient medical records and given to the physician.
• Participates and documents ongoing patient telephone calls, responds to patient questions, as directed by physician, triages patient's condition, communicates pharmaceutical orders to pharmacies.
• Provides patient/family education about managing conditions as directed by physician.
• Takes inventory of medical/surgical supplies, Pharmaceutical and controlled substances.
• Cleans, sterilizes (when needed) and prepares instruments.
• Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms between patients. Ensures availability of appropriate instruments and equipment. Preps patient.
• Completes patient forms and/or authorizations for medications, testing, etc.
• Must be available for flexible schedule.
• High School graduate/equivalent, BLS certification, & valid driver's license required.