Medical Assistant/LPN at Cleveland Area Hospital

Cleveland, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Clinical Support, Medical Data Gathering, Medical Record Documentation, Follow-through of Care Plan, Customer Service, Confidentiality, Vital Signs Assessment, Medication Dispensing, Medication Administration, Procedure Assistance, Laboratory Tests, Triage, Supply Monitoring, Clerical Duties, Multitasking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description · Are you passionate about patient care? · Would you enjoy being an integral part of a team on the verge of new hospital construction? · Are you motivated by ongoing improvement and an opportunity to make a measurable impact on rural healthcare in Oklahoma? POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Clinic Provider, the Clinic Nurse serves as clinical support to the physician, advanced practice providers, and clinic staff. Delivers a positive patient experience through efficient medical data gathering, accurate medical record documentation, and efficient follow-through of care plan. The Nurse reports directly to the Clinic Practice Manager. PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions 1. Adheres to Organization’s Policies and Procedures 2. Provides exceptional customer service and ensures access to appropriate services as expeditiously as possible 3. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. 4. Arrive each day prepared to assume a variety of roles and responsibilities as dictated by the needs of the clinic. 5. May set up rooms for patients and/or procedures. 6. Correctly assesses patients' vital signs and charts them accurately. 7. May take the patient into the room and perform and document an initial patient interview. 8. Accurately dispenses and charts medications ordered by physicians and nurse practitioners. 9. Administers medications orally or by intramuscular or intradermal injections. 10. Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants with procedures. 11. Performs certain laboratory tests, including urinalysis, dipstick, urine pregnancy tests, and hematocrits, and others as defined by the clinic. 12. Reviews laboratory results and refers all abnormal results to the correct provider. 13. Triages patient phone calls for minor health problems and refers complicated illnesses to nurse practitioners and physicians. 14. Monitors medical supplies and stock medications, and stock treatment rooms. 15. Accompany the doctor into the patient examination room to document the encounter accurately and efficiently as needed. 16. Performs clerical duties as needed. 17. Other duties as assigned. Requirements EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduate of an approved school of Licensed Practical Nursing preferred. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to keep accurate records. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Ability to deal with a variety of patients, staff, and health care providers. SKILLS: 1. Strong multitasking and organizational skills 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 3. Customer Service 4. Leadership 5. Ethical Practice. WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. using appropriate body mechanics techniques. Utilizes good hearing, vocal, and visual skills. Occasionally requires bending, stretching, pushing, or pulling. May be exposed to communicable diseases. EQUIPMENT: Computer and Printer Copy Machine Fax Machine Telephone BENEFITS: Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and Life/AD&D 401k with up to 4% matching after the first year Excellent PTO accrual from the date of hire Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Appreciation and Engagement Birthday, Anniversary, and New Hire Gifts Uniform Vouchers (annually and upon hire) Employee Engagement events Employee Referral Incentives RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: This position may have access to confidential patient records and must comply with HIPAA regulations as well as Hospital and Clinic Compliance Policies. The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to this position.

Responsibilities

The Clinic Nurse serves as clinical support to providers, delivering efficient medical data gathering, accurate documentation, and follow-through of the care plan to ensure a positive patient experience. Principal duties include assessing vital signs, administering medications, assisting with procedures, performing laboratory tests, and triaging patient phone calls.