The responsibilities of this position is to provide administrative/clerical support to the Registered / Practical Nurse in the assigned department. Provide practical, physical and holistic support to the patients.
Responsibilities:
Prepares patient for the treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient
Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered or Practical Nurse/Physician and assist with the data entry, record keeping and other clerical job in the clinic
Escorting patients between departments / completing financial reconciliation as needed
To know, follow and maintain patients’ rights
Gathering information about patients care needs and reporting to the Nurse to assist them in assessing, planning and evaluating care
Contributing to the maintenance of a safe and secure environment for patients and staff
Prepares periodic statistical reports such as quarterly clinic statistics and other statistical reports as required
Reports and assists with the investigation of all incidents within the workplace, including minor injuries, near hit and property damage
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
Assist in documenting assigned department services by charting in patient records
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Influences and facilitates change within the department in order to improve standards of care
Promotes an environment that enables patient safety, independence, quality of life and health
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Ensures operation of department’s equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories
Maintains department supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
Performs all duties in a professional and confidential manner
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