Graduate Nurse

The below job description reflects our Medical Assistant position. This is what a Graduate Nurse would be doing prior to the completion and passing of their boards.

Division's Hiring:

Tonawanda/Transit Meadow Pediatrics

Suburban/Alden Pediatrics

Main Pediatrics

Western New York Pediatrics

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may include, but not limited to):

• Prepare patients for examination, obtain/record vitals, and record health history.
• Perform screenings, such as vision, hearing, and pulse ox.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and/or patient samples.
• Assist provider with medical treatments, procedures, and exams.
• Explain medical procedures/treatment to patients (and family members).
• Process prescription requests.
• Accurately fill out school, camp, and day care forms for provider.
• Communicate with parents/patients regarding questions, follow-up instructions or scheduling of additional testing (as directed by supervisors of the care team).
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments.
• Complete laundry and assist with stocking supplies.
• Maintain knowledge pertaining to emergency equipment supplies.

Other Duties (may include, but not limited to):

• Demonstrate the primary goal of customer satisfaction through positive interactions with patients, parents, providers, colleagues, and other members of the patient care team in a respectful, courteous, confidential, and caring manner.
• Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement programs and activities within the practice setting.
• Attend and participate in required in-service and mandatory meetings for continuous quality improvements.
• Support change and new programs to improve patient care and staff morale.
• Protect the privacy and security of confidential and sensitive patient information.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the manager, or as directed by a provider.