| Location | Danbury, Connecticut |
| Salary | $36.53–$67.90 Per Hour |
Summary:
To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.
Responsibilities:
1.* Triages and assesses patient conditions via phone or in-person consultations.2.* Determines the urgency and type of care required for patients based on assessment.3.* Provides medical advice and guidance based on assessments.4.* Communicates with physicians, nurses and other members of the care team about patient statuses.5.* Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist the clinician with the patient's medical exam. 6.* Obtains the patient's history and medical information. 7.* Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care, nurse visits and suture removal. 8.* Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.9.* Instructs the patient and caregiver on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress, and note symptom changes. 10.* Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relay a physician's instructions. 11.* Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices' and organization�s missions through a process of total quality improvement. 12.* Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 13.* Maintains and Model the Organization�s values. 14.* Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance. 15.* Performs other duties as required.
Education Skills Experience:
Required: Three years job-related experience, one-year supervisory experience required. Five years job-related experience preferred. Desired: Associate degree preferred. Previous medical office experience preferred.
Other Information:
Required: Active RN license based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials:RN
Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
Org Unit: 584
Department: DB Vascular Surgery
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly