Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient, and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing of same in the medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care. Promotes a clean environment. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in specific age ranges in their assigned clinical area.
- Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides a basic medical database for the provider, and prepares the patient for examinations.
- Provides direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
- Assists the provider in the performance of minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations as directed by the provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
- Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
- Executes and documents ongoing patient communication, as directed by the provider, prioritizes communication to the provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patients' needs.
- Administers medications and vaccines including intradermal and skin testing under the direction of a provider and per scope of practice.
- Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases, ensures required levels of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of the patient.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
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