Rooming Assistant

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and greeting all patients and visitors in a professional manner and providing all reasonable assistance.
• Receiving telephone calls, taking and relaying messages accurately.
• Obtaining information from the patient to accurately complete the patient record for payment information, computer input, etc.
• Maintaining patient files, charts, and records.
• Effectively escorting patients through practice to assigned room.
• Basic clinical care: vital signs, and body measurements.
• Entering data into electronic medical record (or any other patient record).
• Recording medical history.
• Preparing patient for examination.
• Cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms and equipment to ensure room turnover.
• Checking and maintaining supply of stock to exam rooms.
• Preloading patient information into the EMR - including diagnostic testing, health maintenance, and past surgical history.
• Performing routine clerical duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attending required meetings and participating in committees as requested.
• Enhancing professional growth and development through in-service meetings and educational programs as approved.
• Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Promotes collaboration and innovation in the clinical services to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to improving health care delivery and the quality of patient care.

Education And Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
• Previous medical office experience and the ability to speak and write Spanish are desired.