Patient Care Assistant (FGP) - Staten Island, Multispecialty

NYU Grossman School of Medicine • Staten Island, NY • 1d ago

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Care Assistant. In this role, the successful candidate assists with administrative and patient care responsibilities to support efficient practice workflows. The responsibilities include reception, registration and answering phones as well as escorting patients and completing clinical tasks within NYS scope of practice as needed.Job Responsibilities: Greets patients and completes check-in and check-out processes as needed. Answers phones and schedules appointments. Addresses questions or routes calls/messages to appropriate contact. Supports efficient patient workflows by escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing rooms for provider visit. Validates patient medical record per FGP guidelines when accessing and/or updating information. Takes vital signs and records in Electronic Medical Record. Assists with the collection of lab specimens. Supports FGP access and quality initiatives. Performs other duties as needed.Clinical Responsibilities Completes necessary intake which includes obtaining patient vital signs and other tests within defined scope of practice as needed. Follows guidelines for validating patient medical record when accessing and updating information, including patient name and date of birth. Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam/treatment rooms. Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility. Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned per infection control standards after each patient. Communicates the functionality and purpose of MyChart to patients during intake. Ensures the appropriate translation services or equipment is in place prior to the start of visit. Preps the appropriate patient encounter ensuring that all relevant information for visit is up-to-date including bloodwork, radiology images, medications, and past medical history. Reviews and imports any "Prepare for your Visit", "Outside Information" and patient history prior to provider encounter. Works with clinical team to ensure logbooks related to equipment, specimen collection and other clinical safety measures are followed per FGP standards. Maintains patient privacy as it relates to HIPAA standards. Handles appropriate patient calls and documents outcome of all patient communications as needed. Assists with in-basket message management including any necessary tasks related to patient medical advice requests as per best practices. Utilizes EPIC functionality to review and update patient records as well as maintain communication with peers and supervisors related to patient care. Assists providers with procedure and/or set-up according to specialty. Stocks exam/treatment rooms and/or supply closets with medical supplies, linen and medical equipment as needed. Effectively communicates as supplies need to be replenished. * Cleans and s

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