Medical Assistant or LPN
Full Time
Hourly
$20-26/hour
https://neighborhoodhealthsource.org/
Job Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT OR LPN
Department(s): Medical Support
Position Summary:
Provides health care support services to patients under the direction and responsibility of a provider.
Supervision Received:
Clinical Operations Manager or Clinical Operations Director (if LPN)
Supervision Exercised:
None
Hours/Week FLSA Definition:
40 hrs; Full-Time; Non-Exempt
Essential Functions:
Provides health care support services for all patients (adult and pediatric) as established by clinic protocols and community practice standards
Actively manages quality initiatives in collaboration with provider and Quality staff. Maintains quality assurance logs.
Screens and prepares patients for exams according to vital sign screening guidelines
Assists with exams and minor procedures
Draws lab specimens
Follows up on lab specimens (calling for results, documentation of results and follow-up directed by medical staff)
Keeps exam rooms supplied and clean
Cleans and autoclaves instruments
Performs EKG’s as ordered by physician
Administers injections and medications under the direction of a provider
Operates and maintains clinic lab in absence of lab tech
Makes appointments with appropriate provider
Files and maintains provider "in/out boxes"
Core Requirements:
Works collaboratively and respectfully with staff and others—individually and as part of a team—to achieve optimal efficiency, outcomes, and morale
Interacts in a culturally competent manner with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to: socio-economics, race and ethnicity, nationality, and religion, both in-clinic and in the community
Maintains excellent and punctual attendance
Attends and actively participates in staff and departmental meetings
Attends agency functions and meetings as relevant or required
Works at any or all NHS clinics, as needed
Uses computer daily including e-mail, word documents, spreadsheets, patient management system, electronic health record, and patient portal, as needed to carry out essential job functions
Maintains any required licensure/certification
Demonstrates commitment to agency mission and goals
Abides by corporate compliance program, HIPAA regulations and other agency policies and procedures
Participates daily in pre-visit planning and huddles (RN, Provider, Medical Assistant/LPN, Front Desk)
Utilizes Patient Portal to access patient information and communicate with patients, as relevant
Plans, organizes, and multitasks
Speaks, understands, reads and writes English sufficiently to carry out all essential duties
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or LPN program
Minimum one year’s experience working as a Medical Assistant or LPN
Fluency in Spanish and English a plus (oral and written)