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Employment Type : Full-Time
The Patient Care Assistant supports the department by providing direct patient care (i.e. clinical and administrative duties). Patient Care Assistant will be cross-trained and expected to perform duties outlined in Track 1 and Track 2. Track 1 - Responsible for completing a variety of medical/administrative related tasks in support of the medical provider. Track 2 - Works with the Medical Care & Dental Care Department Interdisciplinary Team to support the medical provider in the provision of clinical and administrative assistance to patients. Essential Job Responsibilities Maintains effective communication with patients in reference to wait time, patient needs and expectations and patient feedback Escorts patient to the different areas within the medical office (check-in/out, lab, exam room) Completes all tasks sent via EHR by the requested timeframe Ensures compliance with health center’s policies and procedures as it relates to medical examination of every patient seen Administrative Duties - Track 1 Ensures proper and timely check-in of patients and prepares patient for medical examination Assists with the coordination of patient flow Ensures proper patient identification using a minimum of two (2) patient identifiers as per national patient safety goals requirement Schedules follow-up appointment for patient Timely and accurate documentation Receives/sends documents via fax per provider request Makes phone calls and documents in EHR per provider request Records pertinent information on forms Ensures proper and smooth operational flow as it relates to patient visit (i.e. prioritizes patient flow based on medical needs) Ensures proper patient identification using a minimum of two (2) patient identifiers as per national patient safety goals requirement Reviews and documents patient's vital signs in the EHR Updates and records patient information in the EHR: Prepares and reviews next day’s patient schedule & care requirements to maintain patient flow Assists with the completion of forms as needed: Clinical Duties - Track 1 Collects and accurately documents patients’ vital signs in the EHR Reports abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse and/or Medical Provider Prepares venipuncture forms Prepares Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) forms as required and informs patient of any costs associated with lab draw Prepares and completes lab orders/requisition Ensures proper collection, labeling and processing of all specimens using a minimum of two (2) patient identifiers prior to drawing blood Assists Medical Providers with medical procedures/testing by performing: Reviews visit summary with patient upon discharge by provider Ensures proper processing and specimens are securely enclosed for transport to lab Prepares rooms for clinical examination and patient procedures as directed Ensures materials/supplies/equipment are fully stocked and available Assists Medical Providers with procedures/testing and ensures proper documentation in medical record: Obtains and reviews medical records of all diagnostic/lab reports Collects, transports, disinfects and prepares instruments for sterilization process in accordance with policy and procedure. Performs high-level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization of instruments, as assigned and as per manufacturer's guidelines Ensures the following are entered in patients’ EHR: Performs PHQ-9 Depression screening Places orders for the following: Ensures proper ICD-10 coding/charges per diagnosis as per medical providers instructions Completes pre-visit planning for assigned scheduled patients 2 days prior to visit Enters Uniform Data System (UDS) & Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures Enters self-management goals and plan of care Provides accurate and timely documentation within the same day of intervention and enters other information as requested by provider Quality Assurance/Compliance Ensures examination rooms are in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Joint Commission (JC) standards Ensures proper documentation/logging and disposal of medication into the hazardous/black box Receives training and undergoes competency assessments based on evidence-based guidelines and manufacturer's instructions for use Ensures cleanliness of clinic area and examination rooms Reports any cleaning or safety observations to the Registered Nurse and/or Office Manager Maintains agency guidelines relating to safety, outreach and confidentiality Ensures proper hand washing according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines Maintains and follows infection control standards and Universal Precautions as per policy and procedure Provides feedback observations on risk management/safety assessments in work area to Registered Nurse and/or Office Manager Understands and appropriately acts upon assigned role in Emergency Code System Understands and performs assigned role in Agency Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Compassion Competency Commitment Safety Ensures proper handwashing according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Understands and appropriately acts upon the assigned role in Emergency Code System. Understands and performs assigned roles in the organization’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). The responsibility for internal external contacts (i.e. deal with people in a respectful, sensitive and professional manner) is frequent and important Physical Requirements This work requires the following physical and sensory activities: constant talking in person, talking on the phone, hearing/ visual acuity and exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials. Frequent, walking, standing, sitting and bending. Work is performed in office and laboratory setting. Other Participates in health center developmental activities as requested. Other duties as assigned.
Administrative Duties - Track 2
Clinical Duties - Track 2
Safety
Culture of Service: 3 C’s
Contact Responsibility
ExperienceRequired
EducationRequired
Licenses & CertificationsRequired
SkillsRequired
BehaviorsRequired
MotivationsRequired