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Regional Hospital of Scranton
Scranton, PA
flexible
Sign-On Bonus
$17-27/hourDescription
LPN or Certified Medical Assistant
Job Description * Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patients charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol. * Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room. * Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complain, vital signs, medications, allergies. * Provides direct nursing care, dispenses appropriate meds and injections as directed by physician. * Assists physician in minor surgical procedures and ancillary diagnostic procedures. * Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes appropriate paperwork. * Executes standing orders for medication refills, tests and routine preventative services. * Reviews incoming laboratory, radiology and consultation reports and place in appropriate patient medical records and given to the physician. * Participates and documents ongoing patient telephone calls, responds to patient questions, as directed by physician, triages patient's condition, communicates pharmaceutical orders to pharmacies. * Provides patient/family education about managing conditions as directed by physician. * Takes inventory of medical/surgical supplies, Pharmaceutical and controlled substances. * Cleans, sterilizes (when needed) and prepares instruments. * Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms between patients. Ensures availability of appropriate instruments and equipment. Preps patient. * Completes patient forms and/or authorizations for medications, testing, etc. * Must be available for flexible schedule.
Pay
Average Pennsylvania Staff Position Pay
$21.85/hour
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.