About this role
The School Based Telehealth Telepresenter performs clinical and administrative duties in a school located telehealth clinic. Working under moderate supervision, this role is responsible for delegated clinical duties, scheduling, confirming consent, obtaining vitals, and additional pre-visit information for providers. The telepresenter and assists in provider directed examinations using telehealth technologies. The role includes maintaining and distributing prescribed OTC medications and preforming CLIA waved testes as ordered by the telehealth provider.
Essential Job Function:
- Completes clinical duties under the guidance of providers and nurses via an online Telehealth platform, gathering information on how the patient feels and symptoms.
- Utilizes telehealth technologies to assist in the virtual physical examination.
- Reviews the provider plan with the pediatric patient’s parent/guardian and advises on next steps and if there are any prescriptions or actionable steps to take to combat the health issues.
- Documents patient information related to consents, treatments, outcomes, and screenings to maintain medical records in accordance with telehealth guidelines.
- Communicates effectively and virtually with school nurses, team leads, and clinical supervisors to deliver timely updates on patient standing or potential problems that they may need assistance resolving.
- Protects patient confidentiality by ensuring that health information and records are communicated with consistency with the appropriate standards, laws, and company policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
- Preferred: 2 years
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
- Required: Licensed Practical Nurse certification or EMT certification by the State of NC, or certification as a medical assistant by one of the following: American Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Health career Association (NHA), American Registry of Medical Assistants (RMA), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)
- BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider