Clinic LPN/MA at Western Missouri Medical Center

Warrensburg, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

LPN, Medical Assistant, Patient Care, Vital Signs, EKG, Medication Administration, Clinical Supplies, Scheduling, Confidentiality, Professional Development, Communication, Problem Solving, Record Keeping, Self-Management, Team Collaboration, BLS

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description This position is eligible for the $5,000 sign-on bonus. JOB SUMMARY The general duties of an employee of Central Family Medicine include adherence to all policies and procedures of Central Family Medicine. As an employee of Central Family Medicine, the expectation is that the employee will maintain a high degree of professionalism and ethics. Employees will maintain strict confidentiality as dictated by HIPAA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform selected nursing and administrative duties, and assist physicians as required. Prepare patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting room to the exam room and taking histories and vital signs. Prepare, clean and maintain exam and treatment rooms. Give injections, perform EKG’S, OB/GYN exams and provide other patient care services as directed. Maintain sample closet, administer medications per physician orders and phone in pharmacy orders as directed. Prepare and maintain clinical supplies and equipment. Assist with answering the telephone, providing information as requested and screening calls to the physician. Assist with scheduling tests and treatments. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures. Assist patients in setting goals for self-management, teaching them how to do self-management tasks and report abnormal findings to their physician team. Collaborate with the patient, physician, and other care team members in assessing the patient’s progress toward individual health care goals. Assess barriers when patient has not met treatment goals, is not following treatment plan of care, or has not kept important appointments. Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations. Maintain strict confidentiality. Treat staff, physicians, visitors and patients with dignity and respect. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform other essential duties as assigned. Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent and current certification. LPN- graduate from an accredited school and current state license. Medical Assistant- current certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) is required or obtained within 90 days of hire. One year of medical experience in a physician’s office or equivalent combination of training and experience. Current BLS required. Knowledge of medical practice and care. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions. Ability to assist in a variety of treatments and administration of medications. Ability to take vital signs. Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance. Skill in identifying and resolving problems. Ability to maintain records and record test results. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in an emergency situation. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients. Medical staff, coworkers and the public. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Knowledge of basic arithmetic. Proficiency in the operation of a computer keyboard. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to sit and stand, intermittently for 12 hours a day. Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. Continuously work under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. Frequently reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs. Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

The Clinic LPN/MA will perform nursing and administrative duties, assist physicians, and prepare patients for examination and treatment. They will also maintain clinical supplies, assist with scheduling, and contribute to policy development.