Performance Expectations:
Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice, and assisting MDs with procedures
Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted Medical and/or individual department standards, policies, and protocols
Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patients individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner
Directs and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner
Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments
Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area
Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary
Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per CareMount Medical policy
Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers or CareMount Medical guidelines
Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in NextGen