Employment Type:
Full time
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Description:
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 6 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.
Mercy Primary Care Center (MPCC) was established in March 2001 as a continuing ministry of Trinity Health on Detroit's Eastside. MPCC serves the primary care needs of both uninsured and underinsured adults in Michigan by providing primary care, limited diagnostic testing and imaging, transportation and pharmaceuticals. Mercy Primary Care Center strives to eliminate the barriers to access to care that many individuals face. In addition, MPCC arranges for specialty care through relationships with specialists and partnerships with other organizations.
POSITION PURPOSE
Under physician direction and supervision, prepares patients for office visit, takes vital signs and records in medical record, obtains patient chief complaint, escorts patient to exam room, and prepares patient for physician visit. Assures patients are ready in the exam rooms for physician/mid-level provider arrival. Reviews patient medical record to assure that all needed test results, forms and reports are available to physician/provider. Assists physicians/providers with procedures and processes specimens according to established procedures. Performs in-office testing at direction of physician/provider e.g. EKG's, vision testing, strep tests, urinalysis, suture removals, injections, immunizations, etc. Assists physicians with completion of patient forms as requested by third parties. Arranges patient hospital admissions and test scheduling. Assures that clinical areas and drug sample areas are maintained according to JCAHO and other regulatory agencies. Maintains exam rooms to insure supplies are present and that room and equipment is in working order and in clean condition. May be required to assist with patient phone triage.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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