Medical Coordinator - RN at Waterbury Hospital – Middlebury, Connecticut

Scope of Position:

Provides professional nursing care under supervision to primary and specialty care patients in a private medical office setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for examination, tests, or treatments and explains procedures.
• Takes patients’ histories and vital signs, and performs EKG as needed. Administers injections, medications, and treatments as required.
• Responsible for blood draws, completion of lab slips, cultures, etc.
• Ensures electronic medical records are updated promptly and accurately.
• Triages calls and responds to phone messages, completing and committing when appropriate or forwarding to physician for proper advice. Schedules patients for appointments when necessary.
• Implements physician orders and notifies patients of results as directed. Assists Doctor with various procedures.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and preparation of examination and procedure rooms. Assists with ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment, including sterilization of instruments.
• Remains updated and current on the electronic health record policies and procedures.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees and professional development activities.
• Performs automated functions that fall within job responsibility.

Knowledge, Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with individuals of all levels and establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, staff, patients and the public.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid and unrestricted Connecticut State Registered Nurse License
• One year medical office experience, including phlebotomy and EKG.