RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include but are not limited to):

• Work-up” patients – take and record vital signs (weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, respiratory, pulse),
• Administer injections per doctors order
• Schedule outpatient procedures
• Record preliminary reports called from hospital and/or other physician
• Obtain required pre-authorizations for outpatient procedures
• Assist physician/provider with procedures, always maintaining sterile field.
• Biopsies, paps,
• Complete forms for specimens to be sent out based on insurance company requirements.
• Sterilize used equipment using autoclave and wrap for next use
• Bandage wounds
• Remove sutures staples
• Perform EKG, spirometry, ear lavage when ordered by provider
• Prescriptions
• After physician approval, call prescription to patient selected pharmacy, fax to rx company, etc.
• Complete written prescriptions for attending physician to sign for patient to pick-up in front office
• Obtain prior authorization for medication when required by insurance company
• Place samples with patients name on package in appropriate bin in front office for patient to pick up.
• Clean and Stock exam rooms during daily operating hours
• Any and all medical supplies required by physician/provider using that room.
• Cleaning supplies to sterilize furniture, equipment or any other area used between each patient use
• Any patient education materials physician/providers prefer
• Safely discard any biohazardous materials using provided bags, containers, etc.
• Inventory medical supplies. Log quantity on hand, submit order to Nursing Supervisor or Office Manager when supply reaches minimum quantity limits. Orders should be submitted 5 business days in advance to cut freight and delivery charges.
• Complete patient forms for physician / provider to signature (FMLA, WC, etc.)