As an organization we are committed to providing care as Patient Centered Medical Home. All employees are required to be aware of the organization’s practice of the NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home and the National Health Disparities’ Improvement Models.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Provides general and technical supervision of medical assistants and other ancillary staff in accordance with Health Center policies.
· Renders professional nursing care for the well-being of patients.
· Takes patient's history and vital signs; cleans wounds and changes dressings; administers prescribed medication orally and by injection; and provides health teaching to patients and families related to clinical conditions.
· Initiates prescription medication refills and reconciles medication lists for improved care coordination
· Completes prior authorization requests for medications and imaging studies, communicates with provider and patient, and follows up on requests
· Triages patient telephone calls and walk-ins to identify need for urgent care and to make appropriate referrals required for the management of patient care.
· Obtains required specimens and performs or requests diagnostic laboratory tests; communicates results to provider. Ensure that physician and patient are notified of abnormal test results.
· Maintains patients’ records by charting nursing observations and actions taken. Ensures the confidentiality of patient records and, promotes patient privacy.
· Performs or assigns various administrative duties such as patient billing, maintaining stock levels of medicines, linens, bandages, office supplies and forms.
· Arranges for the repair of maintenance of equipment used in the delivery of patient care. Ensures that patient care areas are kept clean and orderly.
· Provides or arranges for patient education. Instructs patients in the proper use of medical equipment, prescribed regimens and other nursing care regimens.
· Serves as a member of BHEP Task Force Levels II & III, performing associated tasks as required (e.g.: blood pressure checks, diabetes education, lab work visits)
· Assists the RN in the development and maintenance of integrated patient care plans aimed at preventing disease exacerbation, improving outcomes, increasing patient engagement in self-care, lowering risk status score, minimizing hospital and ER utilization, and reducing care costs by preventing duplication of tasks
· Performs tasks delegated by the RN and delegates others to the medical assistant, as appropriate
· May be required to perform provider co-visits and care coordination visits, based on experience and skill level, as assessed by the Charge Nurse
· Maintains and enhances professional nursing skill and knowledge by attending continuing education programs. Fulfills Massachusetts requirements for continuing nursing education. Attends seminars and/or classes on Quality assurance, Care Coordination, and other relevant topics, as required.
· Performs other duties as requested
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Urgent Care
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person