Office Nurse (LPN)

Warren General Hospital; Warren (Warren County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren General Hospital in Warren County seeks a Medical Assistant to interview patients for medical, social and family history, identify chief complaints, and assist the provider during visits.

You will take vitals, prepare exam rooms, update health maintenance, document patient concerns, review overdue labs, and respond to patient messages within 24 hours while processing prescription refills within 48 hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous clinical, medical office experience.
• Ability to interview patients and document medical history.
• Basic knowledge of vital signs and patient preparation.

Responsibilities

• Interview the patient for medical, social and family history prior to the visit.
• Take blood pressure, weight, and temperature; report patient history summary.
• Prepare patients for examination and ensure rooms are ready.
• Update health maintenance as indicated and document chief complaint.
• Review chart for overdue labs/procedures per provider standing orders.
• Respond to patient messages within 24 hours.
• Process prescription refill requests within 48 hours.

Skills

Interview patients

Vitals collection

Medical history

Patient prep

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Interview the patient for pertinent medical, social and family history prior to the visit by the provider. They will also determine the patient's reason for the visit and chief complaint. Work closely with other members of the team to provide the best possible care to the Warren Medical Group patients.

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit

Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary

Cleans and ensures patient rooms are properly / fully equipped prior to the patient being escorted to their room.

Updates health maintenance as indicated

Documents patient's chief complaint / reason for visit

Reviews chart for overdue labs/ procedures according to provider standing orders

Responds to patient messages within 24 hours

Ensures prescription refill requests are completed within 48 hours

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Previous clinical, medical office experience