Kindred Healthcare Logan , WV 25601
Posted 1 week ago
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Greet and Register patients
Verify insurance information, address, telephone numbers, email address, etc.
Make copies of necessary documents for registration
Review instructions given by physician and provide printed prescriptions
Schedule appointments
Answer phone calls and direct patients to the appropriate person
Make referrals to other physicians
Schedule testing, labs, x-rays, etc. and Prior Authorize these (if need be)
Scan notes, labs, x-rays into charts
Perform vital sign measurements
Perform brief initial history, pain assessment, and needs assessment
Perform brief review of systems and history summary
Review medication and problem lists, and update history as needed
Administer IM/SC medications and vaccinations
Demonstration of glucose monitoring
Call in medications as instructed by physician
Assist physician during examinations and procedures
Relay messages to physician, take orders, and return phone calls to patients
Administer nebulizer medications to patients
Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.
Qualifications:
Required Skills or Abilities Requirements:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
High school diploma
Basic Life Support
Medical Terminology Training preferred.
Word Processing Training preferred.
Medical Assistant or L.P.N training and board certification preferred.
Phlebotomy Training preferred.
Experience in medical office, home health, hospital, or nursing home preferred.
Phlebotomy certification preferred.
Kindred Healthcare