Registered Nurse - Breast Care Center

Summit Health Management; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a qualified healthcare assistant to support physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. The role involves direct patient care within licensure, maintaining patient flow, and accurate documentation in EHR/PMS systems.

The position requires an associate degree, NJ Nursing License, and BLS certification. Strong interpersonal skills and English proficiency are essential for effective communication with patients and team members.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Assoc. degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• NJ State Nursing License and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.
• Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.
• Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines; accurately labels specimens.
• Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit; prepares pertinent information.
• Communicates problems or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager.
• Ensures proper patient identification prior to care.
• Uses EHR tasking appropriately.
• Obtains vital signs and documents in EHR.
• Administers injections and documents in EHR.
• Schedules appointments and handles referrals in PMS/EHR.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

NJ Nursing License

BLS certification

Tools

PMS and EHR systems

Job description

About Our Company

We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians .

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Essential Job functions :

• Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.


• Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.


• Maintains efficient patient flow.


• Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.


• Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.


• Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.


• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.


• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.


• Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.


• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.


• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.


• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.


• Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR.


• Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.


• Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.


• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.


• Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.


• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.


• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.


• Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.


• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.


• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.

General Job functions:

• Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.


• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.


• Other duties as required.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.


• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.


• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.


• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.


• Dexterity of hands and fingers.


• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching


• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes


• Loud noises


• Vibration


• Extreme temperatures


• Confined spaces


• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen


• Magnetic fields


• Radiation


• Sharps


• Latex

Blood-borne Pathogens:

• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non intact skin, or tissue specimens


• Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible


• Unplanned or unexpected exposure

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.


• New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.


• 0 - 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.


• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.


• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.


• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.


• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.


• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.


• Experience with Standard Office Technolo