Essential Job functions:

·Assistthe physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.

· Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.

·Maintainsefficient patient flow.

· Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure andin accordance withSMG policy.

· Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.

· Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.

· Ensures proper preparation for patientvisit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patientvisit.

· Effectively communicates problems,concernsor issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.

· Assures all patients are correctlyidentifiedprior to providing and/or documenting care.

· Ensures proper preparation for patientvisit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patientvisit.

· Employsappropriateandtimelyuse of Tasking in EHR.

· Obtains vital signs: BP,temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely asrequired. Documents appropriately in EHR.

· Administers injections according toappropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR.

· Appropriatelydemonstratestelephone triage protocols anddocumentin EHR.

· Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.

· Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.

· Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.Accuratelyandcompletelydocuments known allergies in EHR.

· Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.

· Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately andin a timely mannerin the PMS and EHR.

· Checks andmaintainslogs for emergency equipment according to policy.

·Facilitatestransition of care to UCC/Hospital.

·Maintainsproficiencywith department specific equipment troubleshoots andreportsmalfunctions promptly.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

·Associatesdegreerequired. Bachelor27s degree preferred.

· State Nursing License and BLS certificationrequiredupon hire.

· 0 21yearsexperience. 2-4yearsexperiencepreferred.

· Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

· Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.

· Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.

· Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.

· Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.

· Experience with patient care equipment preferred.

· Experience with EHR, Practice Management System andDepartmental/AncillarySystems preferred.

Travel:

· Ability to commute todifferent locationsas needed.