Job Posting
CNA or LVN - Clinic
SUMMARY:
Obtain vital signs and documents as necessary for provider, assists with procedures as directed, performs orders, instructs patients per provider instructions, document visits as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Competent in medical terminology.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications.
• Knowledgeable about policies and procedures regarding reporting and release of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Competent in clinical skills and use of medical equipment.
• Knowledgeable of infection control and prevention practices.
• Knowledge of any licensing requirements, nursing practice acts, statutes and rules if applicable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Acquire vital signs on each patient to be seen by the provider.
• Document reason for the visit in brief format.
• Assist with procedures as directed by the provider.
• Instruct patients as directed by the provider.
• If required, document all teaching/counseling on each patient.
• Assist with completing and updating: summary of care, medication documentation, nutritional screen, immunization documentation, growth chart, and diabetic foot screening.
• Document all prescription refills called in by pharmacist or patient, with approval of provider.
• Administers and documents all medications as ordered by the provider.
• Schedules patients for specialist appointments and receives clearance from insurance companies prior to sending patient for tests, etc.
• If necessary, assist with patient registration and scanning of patient forms and diagnostic reports.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Possess ability to assess and reassess pain.
• Record all ordered lab, x-ray and referrals in patient chart and document when patient was notified.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Able to assist in emergency situations.
• Perform hearing and vision screenings, if required.
• Responsible for inventory on all supplies in clinic and stock accordingly to par levels for each room.
• Perform clinic labs as required.
• Assist with transfer of patients as directed by the provider.
• Provides for the physical comfort of the patient.
• Document information concisely, accurately and completely.
• Process providers referrals by obtaining Prior Auth from insurance companies, and required to obtain a follow up with
• Identify and utilize appropriate channels of communication.
• Organize exam rooms, medications and any samples maintained.
• Attend departmental in-services or meetings as required.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education requirements.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned, requested or required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current RN, LVN, CMA, CNA license/certificate
• Minimum 5 CEU credits a year
LANGUAGE/READING SKILLS:
• Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing in English.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
• Competent in dosage calculations.
REASONING ABILITY:
• Respond to unusual or varied situations that are not covered by existing standards, procedures and precedents.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Regularly required to stand, walk and sit.
• Possess ability to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently be able to lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist level and may occasionally be required to assist moving adult patients.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision.
• Specific hearing abilities using the stethoscope for breath sounds and Korotkoff sounds.
Pay will be commensurate with License and experience.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Contact Information
Sonja Mayo - Director of Human Resources
Human Resources
821 Jeffee Dr
Kermit, TX 79745
Email: smayo@wcmh.net
Phone: 4325868215
Fax: 4325868198 |
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