MIA THORNE

Clinical Duties:

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment by taking the patient’s history and vital signs.
• Supplies provider with necessary forms and information to accomplish visit.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments according to policy and procedure manual and/or as instructed by provider; Cleans up exam and treatment and rooms after patient encounter.
• Provides nursing care to all patients including, but not limited to, EKGs, wound dressing, assisting providers with minor procedures, and administering nebulizer treatment to asthmatic patients as ordered by providers.
• Cleans, prepares, and autoclaves instruments used during procedures.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician.
• Performs vaccine and medication administration on patients of all ages when ordered by a provider.
• Responds to patient messages and prescription refill requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Clinical Duties:

• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Conducting clinical procedures such as administering injections and preparing specimens for laboratory testing are fundamental responsibilities. Precision and adherence to protocols are essential to prevent contamination and ensure reliable results.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and record results.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and follow-up care

Responsibilities:

• Assist in opening and closing the clinic, maintaining a clean workplace environment, and completing opening/closing compliance checklists.
• Welcome patients by greeting them with a friendly demeanor, answering inquiries, and directing them through the registration process.
• Answer multi-phone lines, scan documentation, and complete daily patient callbacks, when applicable.
• Collect all patient insurance information and verify/input patient demographics in EMR.
• Schedule/reschedule clinic appointments and follow up on appointment requests.
• Assist the provider with examinations, procedures, and other clinical duties.
• Complete clinical intake, capturing accurate and detailed patient history, and updating medical records.
• Perform venipuncture and lab specimen collections.
• Perform patient point of care (POC) testing and ensure accurate and timely documentation in EMR (Strep, Flu, Covid, HCG, UA, Mono, etc.).
• Complete required QC tests on various medical supplies.
• Maintain supplies, ensure clean and stocked exam rooms.
• Assist provider with patient discharge process; provide patients with applicable discharge materials, including prescriptions, work/school excuses, etc.
• Prioritize and optimize patient flow and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examinations by taking vital signs, medical histories, and assisting with physical exams.
• Perform phlebotomy and other clinical procedures as directed by healthcare providers.
• Manage patient records, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and coordinating patient care activities.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.

Skills:

• Vital signs monitoring
• Phlebotomy
• Proficient in medical terminology
• Skills in patient care and general medical knowledge
• Administrative skills such as
• managing patient records and scheduling appointments
• Familiarity in EHR systems
• Patient care coordination