Clinical Coordinator RN/LPN

About the role

Assist medical providers in providing a high level of quality patient care. Performs a variety of duties in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms
• Interview patients
• Measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart
• Instruct patients about medications and special diets as instructed by the medical provider
• Explain treatment procedures to patients
• Prepare patients for examination
• Assist the provider during patient exams
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician
• Perform blood collection following established procedures and utilizing universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards
• Remove sutures and change dressings
• Maintain all logs and required checks in accordance with assigned duties (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers
• Meet position requirements and perform essential functions
• Complete all mandatory training as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred
• Working knowledge of computer applications; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines, in a detail-oriented manner

Skills

• Demonstrates commitment to superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude
• Collaborates with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients, family members, providers and employees
• Considers patient and employee safety
• Takes initiative to identify and eliminate risks
• Respects and considers patient rights to privacy and complies with all HIPAA guidelines for maintaining confidentiality
• Communicates professionally and appropriately at all times
• Builds strong working relationships with co-workers and other staff while recognizing individual talents and perspectives
• Identifies, analyzes and solves problems
• Accepts responsibility for decisions and actions
• Utilizes appropriate resources to effectively and successfully execute responsibilities
• Adheres to regulatory and company policies and procedures
• Provide training for new clinical staff
• Oversee patient flow within the clinic
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equipment
• Monitor adherence to clinical guidelines and protocols within the clinic
• Support implementation of new processes, guidelines, and equipment
• Serve as VFC coordinator
• Monitor on-site lab and ensure compliance with all regulatory