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South Shore Health System

Paramedic - Urgent Care

South Shore Health System, Abington, Massachusetts, us, 02351

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Job Description Summary Greet patients and determine nature of the visit; prepare and assist patients for examination, treatment, or procedure by provider

Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintain patient’s safe passage in and out of the practice

Greet, assess and interview patients

Obtain past medical and surgical history, family history, social history, vital signs

Review present medications, allergy history, chief complaint

Prepare and assist patients for examination, treatment, or procedure by provider

Anticipate needs of patients, and the provider

Monitoring of patient during examination, or procedure

Maintain and update level of skill for pertinent paramedic duties

Maintain patient care areas

Stocking and ordering of supplies as needed, and maintaining clean exam rooms

Charge and code supplies, medications, and procedures

Respond to patient’s concerns in person or by telephone while simultaneously documenting the problem

Maintains patient confidentiality

Administers medications and IVs per physician’s orders

Perform a variety of preliminary procedures, including phlebotomy, injections, throat cultures and more

JOB REQUIREMENTS Required Certification EMT-P Current Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Licensure

Preferred Certifications BLS – Basic Life Support

Required additional Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of medical terminology

Team Player

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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