Job Description

Clinical Responsibilities

Utilize two appropriate patient identification methods for each patient in compliance with regulations.

Review the daily schedule of patients and facilitate efficient patient flow.

Assist with patient intake process.

Perform vital signs assessment.

Implement wound care under direct supervision of provider.

Assist with preparing patient for procedures.

Perform selected procedures including suture/staple removal.

Maintain a clean, uncluttered atmosphere for patient care.  Disinfect and prepare clinic rooms before and after each patient visit and conduct clinic in a hygienic manner in keeping with infection control guidelines.

Administrative Tasks

Ensure appropriate stocking of all examination rooms with supplies, requisitions and all materials necessary for efficient patient care.

Assist with supporting special projects & departmental initiatives.

Coordinate practice activities with physician to insure appropriate level and quality of services including maintaining supplies of medications, vaccines, and equipment.

Prepare patient records/charts and retrieve imaging in a proactive way so that all imaging and records on available prior to the start of each clinic day.

Schedule follow-up tests (i.e. MRI, CT, Ultrasound, etc…) as directed by provider

Other duties as assigned by the Administrative Manager and/or providers

Quality and Patient Safety

Report any actual or anticipated quality and safety concern via the hospital’s safety reporting system and/or to supervisor.

Participate in all quality assurance activities of the practice with respect to patient care.

Recognize the patient is the center of all care and comply with all patient safety regulations to ensure the highest standard of care.

Clinical Skills Requirements

Patient vital sign assessment

Ability to use scale and measure patient height & weight

Ability to remove sutures/staples

Basic wound care knowledge

Technical Skills Requirements

CASTING experience preferred or a willingness to train on casting

Keeping current and knowledgeable with all MGB applications in use by the hiring practice which may include the following programs:

Epic

Radiology Entry Order

Patient tracking

Staying up to date with all application training and requirements as indicated by your Administrative Manager. 

Communication & Teamwork skills Requirements

Ability to work as part of a collaborative healthcare team

Acting in a respectful manner toward patients & colleagues

Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills