What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/CMA - Licensed Practical Nurse/Certified Medical Assistant position at FamilyCare Health Centers?
Job Description
Job Description
FamilyCare Health Centers is looking for an LPN or CMA for our Patrick Street Location
Physical Requirements :
A high degree of digital and manual dexterity required in most aspects of the job. Also, constant standing, walking, frequent bending and stretching, occasional lifting of items weighing up to 75 pounds and occasional pushing of items weighing up to 200 pounds. Exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment that includes laboratory.
Qualifications :
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must hold an active license as a LPN in the state of West Virginia. LPN should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal communication skills. LPN should have basic computer skills.
The CMA must hold an active certification and must have completed an MA course and received a diploma from an accredited MA program.
Basic Function :
Responsible for assisting providers with direct patient care through clinical duties and telephone care. Assist medical support staff with clerical duties, computer data entry, referrals, procedures within scope of practice, and routine or complex patient communication.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Demonstrate competency with required trainings through completion of three orientation checklists : MA / LPN job description checklist, phone triage checklist, and electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
- Perform routine and emergent / urgent telephone and walk in triage and forward information appropriately to Provider / MA / Nurse.
- Perform patient assessments, including vital signs, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, pulse oximetry, pulse, chief complaint, and age-appropriate screenings.
- Review, update, and reconcile allergies, medication list, problem list, reminders, family history, and surgical history.
- Perform / complete quality management as applicable per patient, including self-management, goal setting, and follow up. Provide educational material for patients with chronic illness, or in need of prevention education materials.
- Clean and stock nurse's station, lab, patient bathrooms, equipment, exam rooms daily, as well as other areas of the site as needed.
- Exam rooms are to be cleaned and disinfected between every patient daily.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and requested committees.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Provider Directed Responsibilities :
