Overview
Care Promoter Jobs in Atlanta, Georgia, USA at ChenMed
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The Care Promoter 1 is an unlicensed medical professional cross-trained to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical centers running smoothly. The duties of Care Promoter 1 vary from setting to setting, depending on the size, location and type. In addition to administrative duties, Care Promoters perform clinical duties under direct physician supervision in accordance with state medical practice acts.
The Care Promoter 1 is an integral member of a Physician-lead Care Team that is focused on providing excellent and comprehensive primary care for a specific population of patients.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history.
+ Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
+ Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians’ instructions to patient.
+ Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
+ Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests.
+ Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.
+ Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
+ Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.
+ Upon physician approval and authorization, calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy. Usescommunication skillswith appropriate medical terminology; and follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct; authorized individuals will use the Chen Med Rx system to support physician medication dispensing.
+ Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls.
+ Performs other duties as assigned and modified at managers discretion.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
+ Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a heart ofcompassionandempathytowards our patients and families
+ Exceptional oral and writtencommunication skills, time management skills and organizational skills
+ Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with team members, including physicians and other clinicians, market leaders, center managers, nurses, case managers, front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders
+ Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals
+ Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies and procedures
+ Skilled in basic phone and computer operation
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Title: Care Promoter
Company: ChenMed
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
