ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED)
Prepare name bands for residents, place ID tags on chart, place allergy tags on chart; place O2 signs; replace ID’s as necessary.
Fax messages to physicians and fax medication list to pharmacy
Transcribe physician dictation to include residents history and physical, discharge summary, progress notes, care plans; transcribe other correspondence/reports.
Chart monthly TPR’s, weights in resident charts and MD progress notes.
Schedule Remote Physicians appointments using Microsoft Teams app.
Assist residents returning from appointments; review orders received.
Scan discharged/deceased Resident charts into EMR at time of discharge.
Maintain and control release of information of medical records per procedure.
Scan lab reports & x-rays to computerized EMR.
Update I & O, 24-Hour Report weekly, Nurse Aide Lists and Shower List..
Check flow sheets for blank spaces and signatures; replace new flow sheets and folders as necessary.
Review contents of medical record and purge according to procedure.
Take accurate telephone messages for supervisors and residents.
Assist residents, as needed, when making personal telephone calls.
Assure adequate supply of forms and supplies are in desks and drawers.
Place blank physician’s orders and nursing notes in charts as needed.
Purge archives of records to be destroyed.
Shred confidential material as needed.
Maintain confidentiality.
Requisition supplies, as needed.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Immediately report malfunctioning or unsafe, or suspected malfunctioning or unsafe, equipment or conditions to supervisor.
Attend required in-services and required meetings.
Other duties may be assigned.
