Summary:

•   Prepare patients prior to physician examinations and assist in exams and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Responsible for greeting patient in waiting room and escorts them to the exam room Prepare patients for examination; take vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, height, weight, and pulse oximetry) Document chief complaint, past medical surgical, social, and family histories and updates as needed in the patient’s electronic medical record.

Properly prepare the patient for the exam and assist the physician as needed with exams, ultrasounds, and procedures Make certain that all pertinent pre-clinic laboratory or other pertinent data is in chart at time of visit (ex:

• hospital follow ups, Kaspers, etc.) Review and update immunization records Have a working knowledge of setting up and assisting with minor surgery, suturing, cas...