The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:
- - Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses;
- - Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
- - Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
- - Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs;
- - Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care;
- - Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
- - Performing lab duties as assigned;
- - Performing phlebotomy procedures;
- - Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
- - Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
- - Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
- - Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician;
- - Adhering to established policies and procedures;
- - Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed;
- - Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;
- - Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS;
- - Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
- - Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift;
- - Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations;
- - Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
- - Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
- - Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.
Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
- - Must be 18 years of age or older;
- - Minimum typing experience;
- - High school graduate or equivalent;
- - Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred;
- - Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system;
- - Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time);
- - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
- - Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills;
- - Ability to prioritize and multitask;
- - Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.
- - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00, depending on experience.
Benefits and Other Compensation:
- Discounted Medical treatment at any Patient First location (employees only)
- 40 1(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match, for employees who qualify)
- Paid Annual Leave, Overtime Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
Bonuses include:
- - Recruitment bonus
- - Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
- - Weekend bonus (center employees only)