Office Nurse
South Portland, Maine
Chest Medicine Associates – Medical/Health Care /
Full-Time /
On-site
Chest Medicine Associates
Office Nurse
South Portland, Maine
Chest Medicine Associates is seeking an Office Nurse, to be based in the South Portland office. This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, with no overnight or weekend coverage.
Requirements of the Office Nurse:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Registered Nurse (RN) with active and unrestricted Maine license.
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices and standards.
- Two (2) years of experience in a medical office practice/clinic or urgent care preferred.
- Current American Heart Association-issued Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
- Strong patient assessment and telephone skills.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills for effective and tactful interactions with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing demands or stressful circumstances.
- Ability to manage time, prioritize and multi-task.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Experience working with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work onsite M-F in South Portland, Maine
Benefits of the Job:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401K
- PTO and paid holidays
- Profit sharing
- Convenient location in South Portland, Maine
Responsibilities of the Office Nurse:
- Provides clinical and administrative support for physicians and advanced practice providers to ensure exceptional quality and efficient patient care.
- Acts as a liaison between physicians/advanced practice providers and patients to coordinate care.
- Collaborates with medical assistants and rooming technicians to prioritize clinical tasks for optimally efficient patient flow.
- Assists with training and competency verification of medical assistant staff.
- Participates in rooming of patients, obtaining vital signs, and completing medication reconciliation.
- Participates in answering the clinical phone line, performs telephone triage as needed, conveys messages between our physicians/APPs and patients or other healthcare providers, and assists pharmacies and DME vendors.
- Responds to patients’ telephone requests and portal messages courteously, promptly, appropriately, and effectively.
- Communicates abnormal test results and treatment plan to patients as outlined by the physician/APP and/or protocols.
- Obtains prior authorization requests for medications and imaging.
- Processes prescription refill requests.
- Performs pulse oximetry testing during ambulation, nebulizer treatments, and other medical procedures.
- Educates patients.
- Performs medication injections as ordered.
- Coordinates care with other healthcare providers and DME vendors.
- Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms between patients and ensures supplies are stocked.
- Protects patients and employees by ensuring adherence to infection control policies and protocols.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
- Complies with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
