About this role
Job Summary:
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures.
- Verify patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of the visit.
- Precert procedure/test when required.
- Determine if the purpose of visit is urgent or emergent; refer to ER if necessary.
- Collect patient demographics upon arrival.
- Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by keeping patient information confidential.
- Prepare patient for exam by collecting medical history, vital signs, and required clinical information.
- Document patient current medications and all allergies.
- Assist provider during testing, examinations, and procedures when needed.
- Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment.
- Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient.
- Take patient specimen and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.
- Stock rooms with necessary supplies.
- Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate to the manager when an order needs to be placed.
- Perform administrative duties such as answering/returning calls; verifying that lab and imaging reports are received.
- Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
- Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required. Licensed by the Alabama State Board of Nursing required.
Experience:
One year experience in a healthcare field.
Additional Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively interact with all healthcare team members.