Occupational Medicine Clinic Assistant in Savannah, Georgia at St. Josephs Candler

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St. Josephs Candler
Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States
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Job Description

Occupational Medicine Clinic Assistant

  • Position Summary
    • Provides basic patient care which includes performing routine office procedures, administration of medications, testing and participating in patient education.Performs clinical duties in keeping with established policies and procedures, which includes routine office procedures and testing, including imaging, administration of medications, and assisting physician.Keep an accurate and concise record of patient observations, treatments and procedures administered; documents findings in the medical record.Assists in the assessment of patient's response to treatment relative to identifying common and recurring needs of the patient.Recognizes and anticipates urgent or emergent patient situations and responds appropriately.Identifies patient education needs and may assist in patient teaching as to appropriate health maintenance and management of illness.Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.May require increased clerical duties as assigned.Performs or assists with other assignments, as required.
  • Education
    • Certificate - Preferred
  • Experience
    • 1 Year Physicians practice or ambulatory care setting - Required
    • Imaging experience - Preferred
  • License & Certification
    • None Required
  • Core Job Functions
    • Vital signs are taken on each patient, on each visit and input into Pure OHS. Verifies and updates patients clinical record on each visit. Identifies patient education needs and may assist in patient teaching as to appropriate health maintenance and management of illness. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
    • All controls will be run according to policy and procedure. All specimen collection will be done according to policy and procedure. All proficiency testing and quality control assurance will be done according to policy and procedure. Follow policies and procedures for routine office procedures, test, administration of medications, and assisting providers up to and including IV therapy. Recognizes and anticipates urgent and emergent patient situations and responds appropriately
    • Initiate imaging by interpreting the order for approprite test to determine location and setting the controls on x-ray equipment in preparation for imaging. Provide imaging education for patients. Ensure that the x-rays taken are of sound quality to prevent repeat procedures. Position patients accordingly. Send x-ray images to appropriate medical providers for reading. Update patient records with pertinent results.
    • Maintenance of x-ray equipment to include cleaning and performing routine checks. Inventory and stock films and radiologic supplies.

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Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States

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