Specialty Clinic - LPN/Medical Assistant FT Days (Orthopedics)

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, or "CRMC", is a 25-bed, non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949. As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff.

The Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) / or Medical Assistant (MA) assists practitioners with administrative duties in assigned department within the hospital or clinic by obtaining patient records and test results, coordinating daily administrative tasks, preparing treatment rooms for examinations, and assisting practitioners during medical procedures.

JOB DUTIES:

• Obtain and record patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records
• Coordinate the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
• Prepare treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness, for clinical exams and assist practitioners with procedures and other patient care.
• Deliver compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients and families
• Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
• Prepare and administer medications for patients as directed by physicians.
• Complete lab controls and proficiency testing, if needed
• Greet patients and prepare them for the type of treatment needed
• Instruct patients on treatment preparation and aftercare
• Obtain specimens, perform lab duties, draw blood and chart results, as needed
• Perform required testing and treatment such as EKGs, PFT, etc
• Communicates with pharmacies, nursing homes, other physicians or other entities required providing practitioners orders, verbatim
• Report lab, X-Ray, imaging and other diagnostics along with plan of care to patients as directed by practitioner
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security

The Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) / or Medical Assistant (MA) assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Nursing Director or Practitioner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
• Basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant scope
• Knowledgeable in policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Knowledgeable of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiar with electronic medical health care record systems
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit; reach with arms, hands and fingers to handle and feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste and smell as demonstrated by the pre-employment physical administered by CRMC at offer

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, required
• Current Registered Licensed Practical Nurse licensure with the State of Kansas, required
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, required
• Current Medical Assistant certification with the State of Kansas, required
• BLS, required
• 1-2 years experience in a healthcare setting, preferred

CRMC BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits.

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• 403B Retirement Savings
• Additional Voluntary Insurance
• Federal Student Loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistant Program
• Free Indoor Walking Track Gym

We are excited to learn about you and hope you join us on a shared mission serving every generation with patient centered, compassionate care. Please take a moment to visit our website http://https://www.crmcinc.org/ to learn how we make an impact through collaboration, innovation, and stewardship.

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our associates is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@crmcinc.org or 620-252-1500.