Days / Hours:              40 hours/week

Salary/Benefits:         $17.84 to $19.67 DOE with full county

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Prepare patients for examinations, retrieve and update patient records and assist in the care of the patient.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Review daily schedule and ensure needed paperwork is prepared and completed for each patient. Ensure medical and lab reports are available for the provider to review with the patient.
2. Check in patients, assist them in the exam room, obtain and record vital signs, update medical history and medication record.
3. Monitor immunization records for patients to ensure compliance with recommended immunization schedules. Enter immunizations into ALERT IIS.
4. Assist provider during the patient examination and with special procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as needed.
5. Under supervision of the provider and as qualified, provide direct patient care such as injections, immunizations, CLIA waived labs, catheter changes, ear irrigations, suture removal, cast removal, dressing changes, and basic wound care.
6. Set up sterile trays and prepare rooms for procedures. Properly clean and sterilize equipment and instruments and dispose of contaminated items.
7. Submit electronic charges for all nursing services performed at the provider’s direction.
8. Communicate with providers, pharmacies, and agencies on behalf of the patient to ensure timely continuity of patient care.
9. Under provider’s direction, follow up with patients to communicate test results or care instructions. Monitor and respond to patient requests via the patient portal.
10. Clean and straighten exam rooms between patient visits and at the end of the day. Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly and secure manner. Make sure exam rooms are properly stocked with necessary supplies. Advise nursing supervisor when stocked supplies are low and need to be ordered.
11. Cooperatively work with clinic staff, patients, other agencies, and the public to provide quality customer service courteously.
12. Be strictly confidential about patient care and their medical record.
13. Assist others in the clinic as workload demands.
    

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of prescription medication classification.
• Knowledge of sterile technique principle.
• Knowledge of vital sign procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Knowledge of English, grammar, spelling, data entry and retrieval, and computer applications software.
• Knowledge of math, medical terminology and health.
• Knowledge of confidentiality concepts and requirements.
• Knowledge of procedures for immunization, injection and medication administration
• Ability to communicate clearly with healthcare professionals, public, customers and staff in a courteous manner.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years of experience working in healthcare setting and in direct patient care

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (May consider EMT, CNA with experience)
• Certified in phlebotomy
• Requires successful completion of appropriate background investigation(s) as pertaining to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

None

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

Return all applications to HR, either via email at or in person. Any applications not turned into HR will not be considered for employment.

             Application Closing Date:  Until Filled Obtain an employment application and full job description from Human Resources, by email deanna.atwell@harneycountyor.gov or call 541-413-3110, The application is also available on the Harney County website under the Human Resource Department.

Harney County is an AA/EEOE.