Clinic Nurse

Position: Clinic Nurse (9794)
Location: Enosburg Falls

# Clinic Nurse (9794)
Enosburg Health Center - Enosburg, VT 05450
* Verifies presence of superbill and checks charts for insurance changes and patient information.
* Prepares prior authorizations.
* Transcribes telephone messages from prescription line.
* Maintains appropriate levels of unexpired medical supplies on crash cart and in clinic exam rooms.
* Manages record requests and sends appropriate clinical information for referrals.
* Completes Quality Assurance tasks such as refrigerator temperature logs.
* Maintains sanitation of exam rooms and equipment (wipes down thermometers, otoscopes, exam tables, etc....)
* Verifies up to date vaccinations on Vermont Department of Health website.
* Conducts Medicaid and Sliding Fee chart reviews.
* Monitors fax machine and distributes faxes.
* Participates in Quality Improvement projects under the direction of the Director of Operations and/or Office Manager.  Participation may include participating in a new process or change, providing feedback to the tests of change, and providing suggestions for the next tests of change.
* Participates in training sessions, monthly and daily staff meetings.
* Trains, mentors, and supervises students and clinical support staff as appropriate.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Performs patient intake, including vital signs.
* Updates medical data, medications, and health problems in charts.
* Triages medical concerns.
* Assists medical providers during procedures and exams.
* Handles referrals and phone calls to other provider offices for appointments; makes “callbacks” or follow ups for medical concerns as necessary.
* Collects specimens for outside laboratory testing and performs basic in-house laboratory tests.
* May execute organization approved standing orders per written procedure.
* May initiate and/or execute age-appropriate preventive care measures (within scope of practice) as detailed in the Lifecycle Milestone Policy.
* Engages patients in self-management action planning.
* Assists Provider with patient education and instructions, self-management tools, and counseling on healthy behaviors.
* Effectively communicates with patients using techniques such as motivational interviewing when appropriate.
* Conducts home visits for duties within the scope of practice as determined by the Vermont State Board of Nursing when necessary and only when no other community partner is able to provide the service.
* Ability to perform venipuncture, administer injections, and complete CLIA waived lab tests.
* Knowledge of correct specimen handling procedures.
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
* Knowledge of OSHA manual and standards, including appropriate hazardous waste handling and disposal.
* Knowledge of billing codes and procedures.
* Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Computer skills.
* Ability to function within a team environment to achieve stated objectives.
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