Medical Technician - PRN

In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Attending Physician and Clinic Operations Manager, directs patient flow, assists staff members in carrying out patient treatments, assists in specimen collection, phlebotomy and laboratory testing, and maintains a safe, clean and stocked ambulatory setting. Preps patients for visits to ensure smooth clinic flow for all physicians working with the multidisciplinary team.

PRN- As Needed

• Answer phones and manage calls appropriately, i.e., directions, appointments, general questions, test results, and physician messages; refer all clinical questions to MD.

• Confirm appointments; obtain any medical information, appropriate insurance referrals and authorization for any testing that may be required by the physician prior to the appointment to ensure the ease of the patient experience and increase the productivity of the physicians.

• Print clinic schedules, ensure appropriateness of scheduled appointments and backfilling open appointment slots; mail reminder/no-show cards as appropriate.

• Prepare patients for upcoming appointments by capturing labs, x-ray reports and previous medical history as needed.

• Maintain sterile, organized work environment to include removal of expired stock and medications; monitor and maintain daily records of medical equipment as required.

• Maintain ordering office supplies, office files and other support duties as needed, i.e. mail distribution, faxing, copying, scanning.

• Prepare chart for new patients and/or assemble follow up patient charts to include consent forms, lab and x-ray results and any documentation from the previous visit.

• Work with patients and registration staff to ensure accurate demographics are obtained.

• Attach surveys, charge tickets, treatment plans and ATRs to charts as appropriate.

• Orient the family to the patient rights and responsibilities.

• Schedule patient for any ancillary testing as required by the physicians; ensure proper authorization is obtained; follow physician orders and directives precisely.

• Prepare the examination room for a patient examination and instruct/assist patient regarding clothing removal and patient gown use; obtain the patient’s medical history as needed for the physicians; collect and document data obtained about the patient’s condition (activity level, positioning, safety, level of consciousness, responsiveness behavior, respiratory status, perfusion) and report all to physician as well as chart in patient’s record.

• Perform and document vital signs to include temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry (if needed), height, weight, head circumference and respiratory rates. Complete and document screening questionnaires and patient history as needed.

• During patient visit, provide assistance to physician in documenting visit note and entering proposed orders, referrals and prescriptions, to be verified, edited and signed by physician before completion.

• Administer intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—includin