Physician - Geriatrics jobs in Rhode Island

• Rooms patients (Vitals, weight, medications, PMH, Surgical History, Family History, Drug allergy, social history (smoking history and alcohol use etc.), allergy questionnaire forms).

• Maintains a smooth patient flow.

• Manages patient’s call for non-urgent issues (e.g., reminder of appointment date, scheduling/ rescheduling issues etc.)

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments (e.g., biologicals, EpiPen as ordered and under the supervision of the doctor).

• Observes, records and reports patients’ vitals and reactions to treatments.

• Assesses patient needs and suggests solutions to patient care problems.

• Maintains accurate patient records.

• Assures patient stays for required observation time after injection(s).

• Reacts appropriately in patient reaction situations; informs physician and/or other clinical staff as necessary to mitigate adverse reactions.

• Responsible for following OSHA regulations.

• Maintains patient, employee and clinic confidentiality.

• Performs skin testing serves as a back-up if needed

• Obtains medical records, procedure/lab test result

• Works with allergy nurse and the clinical practice manager on managing cancellation/no-show list (our goal for show-rate >= 80%).

• Ensures cleanliness of allergen preparation room

• Works with the clinical scheduling staff on scheduling appointments for biological agent injections.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or demonstrated experience of a minimum of one-year experience gained through prior employment.

• National certification preferred.

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and/or treatment procedures as dictated by specialty area.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions necessary to maintain a safe work environment.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

• Ability to communicate appropriately.