Summary:
Provides basic clinical care to clinic patients under the direction of a provider, functioning within scope of license. This is part-time position and will work approximately 30 hours per week.
Posted Date:
3/7/2018
Job Location:
Macomb Township, MI
Position Type:
Part-Time

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a provider.
  • Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
  • Performs routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services. May assist with performing other duties as assigned; scheduling tests and appointments, providing instruction for testing and procedures, calling in prescriptions and providing referrals.
  • Educates patients/families about disease treatment plans including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources, and follow up care.
  • Complies with CLIA, OSHA, and other regulatory agency standards. Participates in in-service programs as needed. Follows infection controls and safety policies.
  • Responsible for review of lab results and appropriate flagging and follow up of abnormal results per office protocol.
  • Responds, triages, and redirects telephone calls requiring attention.
  • Takes patient calls requesting prescription refills, test results, and other miscellaneous inquiries.
  • Obtains information and approvals from provider and relays to patient.
  • Calls in prescription refills to pharmacy.
  • Understand and applies insurance program requirements in providing patient care.
  • May assist leader with leading staff.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications/requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Within scope of job, this position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma. Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing required or Graduate of an Accredited School of Practical Nursing required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OTHER: BLS Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) prior to start/hire date required. Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with the State of Michigan.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Three (3) months of nursing experience preferred. Physician practice experience preferred.

CMG offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and much more!!