Prepares and maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, obtains reports and records; assists with patient flow and ensures the overall smooth running of the clinical office.
Requirements
- Patient Care Duties: Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes clinical tasks
- Prepares for office hours by doing tasks such as obtaining charts, scheduling tests and preparing exam rooms
- Assists with examinations, procedures and lab tests
- May assist with renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications per standing orders and department guidelines
- May administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioner
- Communication and Documentation: Directs patient flow, assists with special procedures/treatments and completes requisitions
- Routes phone messages, patient questions and telephone communications to appropriate personnel
- Assists with care coordination by doing tasks outlined under the department guidelines
- Completes necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner
- Answers basic questions from patient/family regarding treatments, diagnosis and procedures
- May complete requisitions/orders per Washington University guidelines
- Equipment and Supplies: Monitors supply inventory, ensuring adequate supplies, equipment or garments are available and that they comply with regulations
- Cleans and stocks exam rooms and sterilizes instruments
- Other Functions: Maintains required HIPAA compliance, maintains skills/competencies and participates in in-services, staff programs, continuing education and cross-training programs
- Complies with OSHA, state and federal regulatory sources/standards
- Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays, and sick time
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
- Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us
