Medical Assistant / LPN

Brief Description

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!

Job Functions

When performing nursing support functions

Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certification / licensure

Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patients

Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day

Assists in arranging referrals / prior authorizations as necessary

Assists with patient education

Performs other duties as assigned

If preforming Lab and / or X-ray functions :

Maintains stocked supplies and inventory

Sterilizes instruments, exam rooms and equipment

Performs testing procedures as required

Prepares procedure room / area and instructs patients

Troubleshoots and maintains equipment

Completes daily QA / QC procedures and provides maintenance / adjustments to equipment

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements :

Employment Requirements

Minimum Education / Work Experience / License / Certifications

Graduation from Medical Assisting program or School of Practical Nursing

Current LPN Licensure or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (LPNs / MAs will have 1 year to become certified in order to maintain employment)

Current CPR certification

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to multi-task

Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner

Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work autonomously and as a team

Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills

Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations

Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities if performing X-ray functions :

Knowledge of x-ray safety for patients and personnel

Knowledge of proper patient positioning and state radiology regulations

Skill in performing quality control and maintaining records

Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technique problems

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities If Performing Lab Functions

Ability to troubleshoot problems with lab testing, equipment, patient samples, and kits

Skill in performing quality control and maintaining records

Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technique problems

Preferred Qualifications

EMR experience

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Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as : the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.