LEAP@ForsythTech

On-the-job Training

• Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment
  • Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, height, abdominal girth/waist circumference, head circumference, pulse oximetry, pain scale, etc.
• Record vital statistics or other health information
  • Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Explain technical medical information to patients
  • Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physician/Advanced Practice Provider’s (APP) instructions to patients.
• Maintain work Environment
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms clean and clutter free.
  • Stock exam rooms, maintaining appropriate PAR levels, and ensuring frequently used supplies are available for use
  • Checks/records refrigerator/freezer temperatures to ensure vaccine/medication safety
• Clean medical equipment
  • Clean and sterilize instruments per instructions and dispose of contaminated supplies per policy
  • Prepares contaminated instruments/equipment for transport to reprocessing facility
• Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use
  • Operate electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
  • Set up medical laboratory equipment (microscope, scopes, POC testing machines, etc.
• Emergency Preparedness
  • Reviews EOP (Emergency Operation Plan)
  • Knows how to administer emergency medications available in the clinic
  • Knows how to operate AED, fire extinguisher, ambu bag
  • Knows how to set up oxygen tank, oxygen delivery device, and how to place on patient
• Give medications or immunizations
  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician or AAP
  • Handles and stores medication/immunizations correctly
  • Reconciles immunizations between electronic medical record (EMR) and North Carolina Immunization Registry(NCIR)/South Carolina Immunization Registry (SIMON)
  • Request drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
  • Processes and documents sample medications (if applicable)
• Assist Physician/AAP to perform patient care
  • Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures/staples.
  • Apply and change bandages, dressings, or splints
• Collect biological specimens from patients and conduct diagnostic tests
  • Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
  • Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
• Infection Prevention
  • Discard pharmaceutical and hazardous waste in correct locations, using appropriate PPE.
  • Correctly dons/doffs PPE and uses appropriately.
  • Shows understanding of difference between clean and sterile technique and can maintain a sterile field.
  • Performs hand hygiene at each point of patient care
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
  • Uses appropriate abbreviations per policy.
  • Pends orders as appropriate and has knowledge of Smart Sets and Standing Orders.
  • Updates medication listing, allergies, etc. during rooming process.
  • Reviews eCheck in (electronic check in) and Care Everywhere
  • Performs charge capture for billing after performing/completing care.
  • Adds patient education and completes patient letters as directed by Physician/APP
• Perform clerical work in medical settings
  • Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
  • Schedule/cancel appointments for patients.
  • Contact other clinics, medical facilities, or departments to schedule patients for tests, treatments, or appointments.
  • Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients.