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JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall KidMed Program for the rural health clinic. Pediatric experience preferred. Knowledge of schedule for birth20 year screenings immunizations hearing and vision checks.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Responsible to the Tensas Rural Health Clinic Manager Positions Directly Supervised: None Regular Contact with all Rural Health Personnel Physicians and the public.
MISSION STATEMENT: As an integral part of our community Franklin Medical Centers mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate capable and personalized treatment to our patients and their families always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Complies with established policies and procedures.
Responsible for all appointments rescheduling working RS007 in a timely manner.
Keeps current on billing procedures coding changes and address changes.
Calls patients for reminder of appointments.
Keeps patient medical records up to date.
Refers patients to physicians for medical and special services.
Knowledge of screening periodicity.
Participates in community Care and KidMed Survey. Knowledge of survey procedures.
Responds promptly to patient needs; solicits patient feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative task correctly and on time; supports organizational goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; makes timely decisions.
Assists with nursing responsibilities as needed and directed by supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training: Must be a Registered Nurse in the State of Louisiana. CPR certified.
Work Experience: Pediatric experience preferred. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
Interpersonal skills and compassion
Analyzing information critical thinking and problem solving
Attention to detail
Basic computer skills
Capable of adapting to a changing high stress and fast paced environment
Ability to work independently as well as function as a team member
Physical Requirements:
Ability to move about the office and facility to perform job functions and access patient care areas.
May remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Perform manual dexterity tasks such as taking vital signs administering injections and utilizing medical equipment
Position self such as bending stopping etc. to maintain and access office and medical equipment and provide patient care.
Operates a computer office and patient care machinery.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients visitors coworkers etc. via phone in person including the ability to clearly discern and respond to verbal inquiries and exchange accurate information through conversation
Ability to observe details at close range.
Frequently move boxes equipment etc. weighing up to 20 pounds across the office for various needs.
Frequently assist with lifting transferring or repositioning patients
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: A Has exposure to blood borne pathogen.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color religion national origin age gender sex disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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