Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a LPN with some leadership experience to work our busy Family Practice clinic. This individual must is team oriented, enjoys a challenging fast paced environment and enjoys working with patients of all ages.

Job description

Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist Primary Care physicians in providing care to the patient in an internal medicine clinic setting

• Provides general medical assistant care to patients as applicable, and as directed by standing protocols.
• Returns phone calls as needed.
• Understands and supports the office’s HIPAA privacy practices. Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Participates in all required meetings.
• Performs other related or non-related work as needed.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of medical assistant theory and practice to provide and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge or organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of a medical assistant to provide on-going patient care.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in assisting with a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance / measures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergent situations.
• Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with competency in language, grammar, and spelling in both verbal and written form.
• Basic computing skills including keyboarding and familiarity with Microsoft Windows.

CPR certification.

Salary to commensurate with education, training and experience.

Job Type : Full time

COVID-19 considerations :

With the onset of the COVID-19 epidemic in Oregon, Northwest Primary Care wants to protect our patients and staff from exposure to the virus.

We are following all public health guidelines including MANDATORY PROOF OF VACCINATION / or a completed Medical or Religious exemption.

The Mission : We are dedication to the highest quality of customer Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and company spirit.

To Our Employees We are committed to provide our employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.

Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Northwest Primary Care Group. Above all, employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Northwest Primary Care Group customer.

A current Oregon nursing license is required - Monday- Friday.

We look forward to hearing from you!