Medical Office RN

Duties and Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and assist patient in and out of the clinic as needed
• Performs thorough initial and ongoing patient assessments and reassessments within the scope of licensure
• Ensure patient needs are consistently met, consulting with health team members as appropriate
• Act promptly and effectively in emergency situations
• Chaperone providers during examinations and assist with procedures
• Administer medications and injections with accurate documentation
• Perform clinical procedures including EKGs, nebulizer treatments, fingerstick glucose testing urinalysis, and fecal occult blood testing with accurate documentation
• Apply appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families with accurate documentation
• Provide age- appropriate care based on established standards
• Schedule patient appointments and imaging studies in accordance with clinic policy
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
• Obtain insurance pre-authorizations as required
• Communicate patient information via phone to providers in a timely and accurate manner
• Call in prescription refills as authorized by providers
• Review physician orders and carry out new orders accurately
• Ensure all assigned tasks and responsibilities are completed by the end of each workday
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized patient rooms
• Assist with inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and quality control of patient care equipment
• Ensure proper storage and handling of medications and biologicals
• Identify and report compliance concerns through appropriate channels
• Schedule and document patient appointments according to policy
• Demonstrates the ability to assess, monitor, and revise the plan of care based on physician orders and patient response.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide individualized, one-on-one patient care, ensuring needs are consistently met through collaboration with appropriate healthcare team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the office manager or provider