Medical Office RN Primary Care Department- Wilton,CT Job Wilton area,Connecticut USA,Nursing

Medical Office RN – Primary Care Department, Wilton, CT

40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts Monday‑Friday between 7:45 am‑5:30 pm, variable shifts.

Northwell is the largest not‑for‑profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond.

When you join our growing, multi‑specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work‑life balance.

We offer a range of outpatient practices, including Primary Care, Oncology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, OB/GYN, Bariatric, Surgical, Cardiology and Infectious Diseases. Join the Northwell Health Medical Practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.

Summary

To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.

Responsibilities

Triages and assesses patient conditions via phone or in‑person consultations.

Determines the urgency and type of care required for patients based on assessment.

Provides medical advice and guidance based on assessments.

Communicates with physicians, nurses and other members of the care team about patient statuses.

Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist the clinician with the patient’s medical exam.

Obtains the patient’s history and medical information.

Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care, nurse visits and suture removal.

Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.

Instructs the patient and caregiver on how to perform clinician‑recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress, and note symptom changes.

Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow‑up, advises them of test results or relay a physician’s instructions.

Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices’ and organization’s missions through a process of total quality improvement.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Maintains and Models the Organization’s values.

Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.

Performs other duties as required.

Education, Skills, Experience

Required:

Three years job‑related experience, one‑year supervisory experience required. Five years job‑related experience preferred. Desired:
Associate degree preferred. Previous medical office experience preferred.

Other Information

Required:

Active RN license based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
Occupational:
Some occupational risk
Physical Effort:
Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment:
Generally pleasant working conditions

Credentials

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Medical Office RN Primary Care Department- Wilton, CT