- Assists assigned medical provider and mid-level in the clinical setting including but not limited to: the physical examination of patients, performing complex medical testing and providing interpretations of results, consulting with physicians and implements treatment plan and the administration of medications and injections as needed.
- Works closely with the assigned medical assistant to ensure all chart preparation is complete and ready for clinic.
- Works closely with assigned scheduler to ensure referrals, follow up appointments, diagnostic tests, etc. are scheduled accordingly per medical provider/mid-level orders.
- Calls-in prescriptions and refills for patients.
- Obtains prior authorization as needed on medications, diagnostic tests, and other medical procedures.
- Triages patient calls and works closely with call center team members.
- Assists and arranges for hospital admissions as needed.
- Follows-up on diagnostic tests and labs, and ensures they are reported to the medical provider.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates the ability to function within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
- Demonstrates the ability to support the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally.
- Demonstrates analytical thinking – this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.
- Required certifications must remain current and valid.
- Ability to serve as a preceptor and a mentor by fostering a teaching environment. Position eligible for preceptor premium pay with completion of preceptor education and leader approval.
EDUCATION:
Associates degree in Nursing required.
EXPEREINCE:
Three (3) years of professional nursing experience is required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Active TX Nursing licensure required.
Active CPR/BLS required.
PALS - Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 60 days of employment.
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life support required within 60 days of employment.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Nursing
- Three years of professional nursing experience
- Active Texas nursing license
- Active CPR/BLS certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 60 days of employment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 60 days of employment
- Ability to practice within the Texas Nurse Practice Act
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical thinking and ability to coordinate work under schedule constraints
- Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Ability to serve as a preceptor and mentor
What We Do
UT Health San Antonio™, one of the country’s leading health sciences universities, is the leader in south/central Texas funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The university’s schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have produced more than 33,000 alumni. The $806.6 million operating budget supports four campuses in San Antonio and Laredo, and is the primary driver of its community’s $37 billion biomedical and health care industry. For more information on the many ways “We make lives better®,” visit uthealthsa.org.
