Hawaii Nephrologist, Medical Assistant

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  


* Responds to all calls in a professional manner.

Takes accurate messages, ensures that messages are delivered to appropriate person.

Documents telephone contacts in accordance with policy/procedures.


* Facilitates communication and team involvement among providers, other staff, patients, and other service partners through timely sharing of information.


* Facilitates provider's assessment through gathering information according to established policies & procedures.

Previews all M.R.

charts prior to the patients' appointments.

Nursing is accountable for ensuring all pertinent records are in the chart.


* Monitors patient status during specialized procedures performed by physician/provider.

Gathers data pertaining to patient's condition prior to, during, and after the procedure (e.g.

TMST).


* Legibly documents appropriate patient care information in the M.R.

chart in a timely manner, and maintains medical record chart appropriately.


* Performs direct patient care within scope of practice/willingness & ability to cross cover for nursing.


* Administers medication, treatment, tests as ordered in accordance with applicable state and statutes and policies & procedures.


* Refers telephone messages to appropriate personnel.

Documents telephone contacts per policies & procedures.


* Competent in phone triage regarding patients with CP/SOB, documenting legibly and with accuracy.


* Adheres to all policies and procedures relative to the overall organization.

This includes safety regulations with regard to equipment, facility and hazardous materials.


* Acts as a patient advocate in the coordination and delivery of quality patient care.

Consistently attempts to meet the patients' expectations for service.

Provides for patient's comfort and safety during the visit.


* Completes patient teaching using established protocols as required.


* Maintains clean/safe environment and participates in overall quality management activities


* Respects the rights, privacy and confidentiality of patients at all times and remains courteous, helpful and professional.


* Maintains optimum safety standards for all patients


* Pursues professional development opportunities and contributes to support staff development and training.


* Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.


* Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.


* Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:


* The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of ...