LPN-Medication Authorizations-Nesconset, Long Island-Full Time, Day-Offsite

LPN-Medication Authorizations-Nesconset, Long Island-Full Time, Day-Offsite 

The Medical Office Specialist offers clinical and medical office support to physicians and surgeons. Assists in patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. Performs various duties as a member of the health team in the treatment and care of patient and their families and also assists with tasks to support the unit. Participates and supports the health team in the direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN or MD

• Monitors patient flow in waiting room and resolves patient flow issues related to registration and post-visit processing
• Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.
• Takes and monitors vital signs, including fetal heart rate if necessary
• Performs phlebotomy, point of care testing, and other procedures as indicated by physician order, including but not limited to electrocardiogram and phototherapy
• Assists with procedures as necessary including but not limited to echocardiogram, sigmoidoscopy, proctoscopy, nasal scope, colposcopy, biopsy, LEEP, laser and cystoscopy
• Sets up oxygen and suction
• Performs vision screening
• Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies; monitors expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy
• Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, or others as needed
• Performs routine maintenance/cleaning of equipment and instruments; Notifies appropriate personnel regarding any malfunction in equipment
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances
• Acts rapidly and calmly during emergencies, initiates CPR and provides the necessary items called for by the team
• Transports patients and equipment as needed
• Performs any and all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the RN/LPN within the framework of the New York State Nurse Practice Act and MSHS Policy and Procedures
• Documents in medical record / electronic medical record as required by hospital policy
• Greets and registers patients, prepares and processes appropriate forms, directs patients to appropriate areas and arranges transportation needs
• Screens incoming calls, takes and responds to messages, as well as responds to inquiries regarding department procedures, services and programs.
• Schedules appointments and completes pre-registration via telephone including insurance verification and full patient demographics collection …