Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

FLSA STATUS:

Full-time/Non-exempt

DEPARTMENT:

Aylett Family Wellness

SALARY:

Based on experience

LOCATION:

Aylett, VA

EDUCATION:

Medical Assistant Certificate, Graduated from Accredited LPN Program

SUPERVISOR:

Health Center Manager

WORK EXPERIENCE:

5 years’ Experience in

Medical Setting

JOB SUMMARY:

The CMA/LPN provides outstanding patient care and physical support for patients daily. The CMA/LPN will need to have a basic understanding of patient care and medical terminology. This position is responsible for obtaining patient records and test results, coordinating daily administrative tasks, preparing treatment rooms for examinations, and assisting our practitioners during medical procedures. In addition to assisting medical staff, the CMA/LPN responsibilities include scheduling, rescheduling, and canceling appointments, checking patients in, and verifying patient’s demographic information. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide exceptional patient care.

Schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments as required.

Answer patients’ questions regarding basic medical tests and procedures.

Provide instructions to patients to ensure they are prepared for examinations and procedures.

Confirm patient appointments.

Courteously receive incoming telephone calls and take messages as needed.

Explain financial requirements and obligations to patients and enter payments into the practice management system.

Schedule referral appointments and follow-ups.

Verify insurance details and inform patients of un-covered fees.

Obtain and record patient medical history, test results and other relevant information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Obtain a wide range of information from physicians about patient condition and treatment plans.

Records vital signs such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure, respiration, height, and weight, while ensuring information on charts and documents are accurate.

Incorporates theoretical knowledge and technical skills to give assistance to physicians for diagnosis, examinations, and treatments.

Prepare treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assist practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care that is requested.

Note observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms.

Safely provides prescribed injections and medications and monitors patients for reactions during and after treatment.

Deliver compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.

Assist Medical Assistants with difficult assignments.

Stay up to date on training and facility policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.

All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to think and work independently and with direction.

Ability to communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Maintain a basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.

Strong computer and documentation skillsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School graduate or equivalent.

Graduation from an Accredited LPN Program.

Valid Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse (required).

Certification from a medical assistant program (required).

Five years of experience in a medical setting (preferred).

Experience working with pediatric patients (preferred).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants will be required to authorize a background check and submit to drug testing. Failure to do so will disqualify applicants from consideration for the position.

Documentation of vaccinations and/or titers for Hepatitis B, and MMR.

Documentation of Tuberculosis skin testing and/or TB lab screening results.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.

Full-time