What are the responsibilities and job description for the Triage Nurse - MA or LPN position at VitalSkin Dermatology?
VitalSkin Dermatology is growing again in our Middletown location. To serve our patients, we are currently recruiting for an experienced Triage Nurse. This can be a Medical Assistant or LPN and will support our patients and providers.
The position is responsible for assisting the clinical providers with the following areas of emphasis:
- Assists Providers with patient office visits which include, rooming patients, scribes notes for Physician and interviews patients, recording vital signs including pulse rate, blood pressure, height and weight, prepare specimens for lab work, obtain consents and enter all medical history in patient electronic medical record.
- Acts as a liaison between Providers and patients
- Take clinical calls from patients and coordinate with Providers
- Prepares and reviews patient chart prior to patient’s appointment. Reviews charts for completeness ensuring all required information is included; notes any deficiencies and utilizes all resources internal as well as external.
- Organizes exam rooms, including general cleaning, upkeep, and re-stocking of supplies.
- Performs administrative tasks, including form completions, prescription refills, referrals and patient educational material.
- Scans all pertinent information into the electronic health record system.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors..
- Manages autoclave and cleaning instruments for Dermatology
- Responsible for medication management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Certification as a Medical Assistant desired
- Previous experience as a Medical Assistant
- Must possess critical thinking skills, flexibility and a positive attitude
- Strong organizational skills
- Some travel required to other clinical office as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years experience in a medical office or other healthcare setting
- Dermatology experience
- Familiarity of third-party payer systems: Medicare, Medicaid, commercial and Department of Health programs.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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