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Certified Medical Assistant

Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District, Dalhart, TX, United States


Clinic Nurse

Under the supervision of a physician and/or office nurse, provides nursing care in a clinic environment. Directs patients to exam rooms and prepares appropriate equipment and resources in the provision of clinic services and care. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens I.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Arrive to the office no later than 30 minutes prior to first patient arrival.
  • Direct patient flow to and from exam rooms and lab.
  • Record vital signs, current complaint and pertinent history.
  • Recheck all information sheets for completeness and accuracy.
  • Assist the provider in the exam/ treatment of patients, including injections and other procedures by physician order or standing order.
  • May perform in-clinic lab tests or draw blood for outside laboratory tests.
  • Provide patient education as directed by provider.
  • Document all patient contact.
  • Prepare exam rooms and instruments as appropriate to anticipated utilization including cleaning and sterilizing of instruments.
  • File reports in charts; log notes in electronic record.
  • Order and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
  • Communicate with patients by phone, including screening phone calls for providers, answering patient question to his/her ability, calling patients as needed for rechecks or with lab results.
  • Maintain the clinic's inventory of drugs and biologicals in keeping with the Clinical Operational Procedures.
  • Any other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
  • Presents strong public relations skills.
  • Maintain a courteous, mature and friendly disposition at all times.
  • Keeps abreast of changes in policies and laws regarding billing.
  • Follows safety guidelines and policies for DHCHD.
  • Any other assignments as assigned by clinic director.

Job Qualifications

  • Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Job Related Skills: Possess reading and verbal skills necessary to understand medical records and procedures and to communicate effectively with patients and other staff.
  • Licensure, Registry or Certification: CNA, LVN or RN preferred.
  • Experience: Experience in medical office or clinic setting preferred. CPR certification required.
  • Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require intermittent walking, sitting, and standing. Some bending, stooping and reaching is required with the lifting of items up to a weight of 40 pounds.