CMA/LPN

Overview

This position provides direct patient care and clinical support to physicians and advanced practice providers while ensuring an efficient, patient-centered clinic experience. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Duties include but not limited to:

• 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.

Responsible for ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Ability to multi-task and be organized. Maintain patient confidentiality. Ensure patient records are managed according to HIPAA and regulatory requirements. Work with HIM on timely release of information requests. Other duties as assigned within scope and standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Usesanappropriateproblem-solvingapproachtoplanservices.
• Providesserviceswithconsiderationoftherecipient’sneeds.
• Usesappropriatesafetyandinfectioncontrolmeasures.
• Teaches/directs/advises/informsothersinanappropriatemanner.
• Reports/recordsinformationappropriately.
• QualityImprovement
• Abilitytoaccessallareasofthefacility;abletocommunicateclearlyandconcisely;visualacuity;abilitytowithstandextended periodsofwalking,standing,occasionallifting,bending,stooping

Qualifications

Education/formaltraining/licensure/certifications/experience: Graduate of accredited program of Certified Medical Assistants. Preferatleastoneyearofclinicalexperienceinaclinic setting. BLScertification. SPICE certification within 90-180days from hire date.

AdditionalSkills: Knowledgeofmedicationsandtheireffectsonpatients. Stronginterpersonalandverbalcommunicationsskills. Age-specificskills. Abilitytoworkwithaccuracyandspeed,performseveraltasksatonetimeandreactcalmlyand effectivelyinan emergency. Knowledge of OBGYN standards of care strongly preferred