What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at FIRST CHOICE PRIMARY CARE?
Job Description
Job Description
FIRST CHOICE PRIMARY CARE
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE AND PATIENT CARE MEDICAL ASSISTANT
JOB CLASSIFICATION : Hourly
JOB SUMMARY
The LPN AND / OR MEDICAL ASSISTANT provides accessible, coordinated, and patient-centered care and is managed by the primary care providers. This position allows patients to have a more active role in their health care and is associated with increased quality improvement and patient satisfaction. The LPN AND / OR MEDICAL ASSISTANT is directly responsible for providing direct care within his / her scope of practice. Completed work need only a general review by the physician or provider for appropriateness and conformity with established policies / procedures. Observes for physical and / or emotional changes in patient’s condition, documenting noted changes and reporting these observations to the physician / provider. The LPN AND / OR MEDICAL ASSISTANT recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, socio-economic, and age-related factors of the patient.
RESPONSIBLITIES AND AUTHORITY
1. Triages patients under the direction of the Medical Director according to policy
- Determines appropriate need of appointment and provider
- Refers questions or concerns to provider
- Assists patient in scheduling an appointment if appropriate
2. Prepares room and equipment for patient
3. Prepares patient for treatment & exam
4. Assists provider during treatment or exam
5. Performs Procedures as ordered by the physician / provider
6. Patient Centered Medical Home
7. Other Duties as Assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
Current LPN AND / OR MEDICAL ASSISTANT certification / license
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Minimum (2) years medical experience required
Previous outpatient, primary care experience required
Previous electronic medical record experience preferred
Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving abilities
Prior performance review documents he / she requires minimal direct supervision of job duties
Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent situations
Understanding of patient motivations and reactions in order to work effectively with patients & family
Maintains annual competencies / nursing skills checklist
Ability to educate patients / families and to provide instructions at the patient’s level of understanding
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical outpatient, medical setting. Requires manual dexterity to input patient data into electronic medical record. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires occasional overtime to complete tasks for the day. Requires working with patients of various ages and medical conditions which may include : pulling, kneeling, lifting and assisting patients who are physically handicapped at various stages.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE EXPOSURE LEVEL : 1
JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised By : Office Manager / Workflow Coordinator
Employees Supervised : May supervise Medical or Nursing Assistants if designated
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