Provide professional nursing or medical assistant care to clinic patients under supervision. Responsibilities include gathering patient information, assisting physicians during examinations, and maintaining the flow and preparation of exam rooms.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid LPN license or CMA/RMA certification along with current CPR certification. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle patients.
Provide professional nursing or medical assistant care under supervision or scope of licensure for clinic patients 2.
Facilitate/perform the gathering of patient information and document accordingly 3.
Assist with office procedures as directed 4.
Assist with the preparation of equipment and aid physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients 5.
Oversee appointment bookings 6.
Instruct patients and families by phone as directed within scope of licensure or certification 7.
Greet patients and prepare them for physician examination 8.
Screen patients for appropriate information 9.
Maintains timely flow of patients 10.
Communicate with hospitals and other offices as directed by providers 11.
Complete forms as needed 12.
Responsible for preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas 13.
Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested 14.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations 15.
Maintain patient confidentiality 16.
Perform community/mass/group testing as assigned 17.
Perform related work as required
Performance Requirements
1.
Knowledge of principles and skills needed for practical nurse or medical assistant to provide patient care 2.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care 3.
Benefits
Sign On Bonus
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment 4.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment 5.
Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy level 6.
Ability to communicate clearly 7.
Must display excellent teamwork 8.
Must possess skills to effectively solve problems 9.
Skill in assisting with a variety of clinic based tasks 10.
Skill in maintaining records and recording test results 11.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with patients, medical staff and the public 12.
Ability to work in various assigned work environments to meet clinic and patient needs 13.
Ability to work in various assigned work environments to meet clinic and patient needs 14.
Ability to be flexible with shifts and work to meet patient/clinic/community needs 15.
Ability to maintain personal protection equipment for the work assigned 16.
May require the need to work assigned weekends to cover the needs of the community/mobile testing
Education/Experience/Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse
1. Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing 2. Valid state license to practice practical nursing 3. CPR certification 4. LPN experience preferred
Certified Medical Assistant
1.
Current Certified or Registered Medical Assistant 2.
Current CPR certification 3.
Excellent communication skills 4.
Proficiency in the use of computer, phone, and office equipment 5.
If holds other licenses that supersede CMA/RMA license may practice to the highest level of licensure with the approval of Quality Resources in writing.
Approval to be kept on file with department supervisor.
Employee must maintain licensure to continue working at higher level of service
Non-Essential Duties: Other duties as assigned within scope of practice
Typical Physical Demands
1.
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Involves standing and walking.
2.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds as needed for patient transfer (with assistance or other staff).
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.
Requires exposure to bodily fluids.
3.
Sometimes has to wheelchair patients with a force of up to 70lbs 4.
Requires visual acuity correctable to 20/30 and hearing within normal range 5.
Requires exposure to bodily fluids.
Typical Working Conditions
Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings/mobile testing site. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Essential Functions/Physical Demands
Job Title/Position: LPN/CMA
Job Classification: Direct Patient Care / Hands-On Patient Care
E = Essential Function
R = Requirement of the position, may allow for accommodation
Frequency of activity required to perform the job
Never: (0% of work day)
Seldom: (1-10% of work day)
Occasional: (11-33% of work day)
Frequent: (34-66% of work day)
As Required: ( Greater than 67% of work day)
Physical Requirements
Sit: x
Stand: x
Walk: x
Drive: x
Climb (Stairs/Ladders)
x
x
Bend (Neck)
x
Bend (Waist)
x
Squat: x
Kneel/Crawl: x
Twist/Turn (Neck)
x
Twist/Turn (Waist)
x
Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 51-75 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 76-100 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry > 100 lbs.
x
Push/Pull up to 10 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 11-25 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 26-35 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 36-50 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 51-75 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 76-100 lbs.
x
Push/Pull > 100 lbs.
x
Reach (Above shoulder level)
x
Reach (Below shoulder level)
x
Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms)
x
Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms)
x
Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms)
x
Vision Requirements
Color Discrimination: x
Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/30 binocular)
x
Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/30 binocular)
