CMA/LPN/Clinic Tech at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.

Sanford, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vital Signs, Patient Care, EMR, Interpersonal Skills, Verbal Communication, Medication Knowledge, Triage, Clinical Experience, HIPAA Compliance, Problem Solving, Documentation, Patient Assessment, Laboratory Specimens, Exam Preparation, Safety Checks, Multi-tasking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. Obtain vital signs and general health information for patient chart and prepares patient for examination. Assists the provider as needed with examinations and procedures. Assists in the collection of laboratory specimens and performance of tests on patients as ordered by the provider or arranges for patient testing, admissions and referrals. Enters and records patient information in charts in a concise and accurate manner. Responsibilities Obtains vital signs and general health information for patient chart and prepares patients for examination. Maintains patient health record in an up-to-date status especially regarding pain assessment and current medication sheet. Assures documentation is complete, concise, and correct. Prepares and maintains exam rooms and medical equipment for patient visits. Contributes to plan of care for individuals and groups of patients utilizing all principles to reduce medication errors when handling or calling in medications or refills. Demonstrates initiative in suggesting and implementing problem solving approaches and planning performance of service. Prepares and maintains exam rooms and medical equipment for patient visits regarding all safety checks and HIPAA guidelines and adapt same HIPAA principles to chart documentation and exposure, as well as discussing PHI in front of anyone other than patient. Triages patients and enters accurate and concise data into the EMR while paying attention to spelling and clarity. Navigates the EMR system in an efficient manner. Facilitates quality care management thru best practice utilization of the clinic EMR. Promotes continuity of care seen by appropriate actions notes and prompt follow up. Answers phones, routes calls and or takes accurate message. Demonstrates a sense of urgency relating to patient's level of distress. Triages basic patient care needs, generating a telephone encounter depending upon the situation. Assure a duplicate message has not already been started. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients; strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills; age-specific skills, ability to work with accuracy and speed, perform several tasks at one time and react calmly and effectively in an emergency The following, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Bilingual is preferred Qualifications CMA - Graduate of accredited program of Certified Medical Assistants. Prefer at least one year of clinical experience in family care practice. LPN - Graduate of accredited program of Licensed Practical Nurse. Prefer at least one year of clinical experience in family care practice. Paramedic - Current NC EMT-Paramedic Certification Current BLS Prefer at least one year of clinical experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

The role involves obtaining vital signs and general health information for patient charts, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting providers during procedures. Additionally, it includes maintaining patient health records and ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR system.