Levine Childrens Peds GI CMA/RMA

Department:

03130 GCMG Childrens Spec Center Gastroenterology: MCP - Pediatrics: Gastroenterology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday

Pay Range

$22.50 - $33.75

Major Responsibilities: Provides support to Clinical providers for the provision of direct patient care. 5)Assists nurse practitioner or physicians with treatments, diagnostic tests and procedures. 6)Prepares and maintains examination and treatment area. 7)Assists with changing into a gown if necessary. In addition, helps patient onto the exam table if necessary. 8)Prepares patient for examination by explaining their visit/procedure. 9)Assists with discharge as directed by the RN or physician. 10)Orient patients to physical setting and emergency procedures 1)Admits patient to examination room, interviews patient as to reason for visit, documents chief complaint (reason for visit) in patient medical record. 2)Monitors and documents patient vitals signs (i.e. temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure), and documents appropriately. 3)Notifies nurse practitioner or physicians of findings as appropriate. 4)Assists with transport of patients Provides support to Clinical providers for the provision of direct patient care. (Accountability A continued...) 1)Assure all documents are in chart upon patient discharge and chart is ready for return to medical records. 2)Sets up equipment and supplies needed for procedures and diagnostic tests as indicated. 3)Anticipates the need for and completes all documentation necessary to ensure quality care 4)Accurately performs and maintains practice site quality control logs for CLIA certification 5)Assists the nurse practitioner in maintaining the test tracking log. The nurse practitioner will communication of test results by following the appropriate policy and procedure for test tracking. 6)Performs immunizations and other injections as specified at the site 7)Aware of and correctly uses “triage protocols” 8)Able to perform mini-registration and scheduling of patients 9)Functions as a liaison between the nurse practitioner and other medical ancillary’s • Communicate with pharmacies to order new/refill of medication • Communicates with other physicians or other ancillary medical staff to ensure continuity of care • Assists in setting up referrals for additional care Provides support to Clinical providers for the provision of direct patient care. (Accountability B continued...) 1)Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives. Maintenance of work environment, including stocking of supplies and promotion of safe and clean work area and exam rooms. 1)Restock supplies in exam rooms on a daily basis. 2)Notify responsible person when additional supplies need to be ordered. 3)Processes soiled linen for pick-up and distributing clean linen and disposable supplies and drapes. 4)Assists with disinfecting/sterilization of instruments and for assuring proper instrument rotation. 5)Organizes patient educational material. Handles patient confidential information to support quality of care, patient in-take and safety initiatives. 1)Maintains confidentiality with regards to compliance with HIPAA guidelines and hospital and center requirements. 2)Supports Quality Improvement by participating in the data collection and monitoring of chosen indicators. 3)Retrieves medical records from the Medical Records department as well as the other locations as needed to expedite care. 4)Files patient data in the medical records according to the hospital and department policy; assist with chart filing as needed. 5)Pulls from computer system results of test and outside procedures. 6)Assists with preparation of referral forms, clerical control and follow-up with patients. 7)Schedules patients, enters charges or messages in the computer system to facilitate efficient and timely response to patient needs. 8)Reinforce patient and family teaching. 9)Prepares patient medical record for their scheduled appointment. Provide laboratory phlebotomy and processing services as per site control procedures to ensure optimal specimen integrity. 1)Understands and determines the appropriate method of obtaining specimens. 2)Obtains blood specimens using standard precautions by accurately performing heelsticks and fingersticks ensuring patient safety and satis