CMA, LPN or RN - Ortho Clinic

Description

Johnson Regional Medical Center's Orthopedic Clinic is seeking a Full Time CMA, LPN or RN. 

Schedule is Monday through Thursday 8am-430pm and Friday 8am-1230pm

Job Title: Medical Assistant, LPN or RN

Supervised by: Clinic Coordinator/Physician

Job Summary: Provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Demonstrates   Competency in the Following Areas:

Provides direct patient care under   the supervision of an RN and/or physician, evaluates outcomes, consults with   other health team members as required.

Ability to assist nursing and medical   staff with routine examinations and patient treatments. 

Notifies appropriate licensed staff   when patient complains of pain.

Performs patient care   responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for   patient's age.

Performs all aspects of patient care   in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of   medical/health care errors.

Supports and maintains a culture of   safety and quality.

Ability to position and prep patients   for office procedures.

Communicates appropriately and   clearly to co-workers, physicians and clinic coordinator.

Demonstrates the ability to assist   physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and   manual skills under the direction of an RN and/or physician.

Treats patients and their families   with respect and dignity. Identifies   and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of   patients and family.

Interacts professionally with patient   and family and involves patient and family in patient education.

Maintains infection prevention and   control standards for exam/procedure rooms; cleans, disinfects, changes   linen, etc.

Maintains office instruments;   knowledgeable of sterilization techniques and biological indicators for   sterilization.

Meets current documentation standards   and policies.

Maintains a safe, comfortable and   therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office   standards.

Answers telephone calls in a professional   manner, directs calls appropriately; refers patient problems to office   physician; schedules patient appointments.

Ensures an adequate stock of   supplies.

Assists in cost containment through   appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.

Maintains a good working relationship   with all staff members of the office.

Manages, operates, and sanitizes   equipment safely and correctly. Performs preventive maintenance.

Demonstrates the ability to be   flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Response to the patient is   appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situations.

Performs other duties as assigned   within the medical assistant's scope of practice.

Professional    Requirements:

Meets dress code standards;   appearance in neat and clean.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Maintains patient confidentiality at   all times.

Reports to work on time and as   scheduled; completes work within designated time.

Wears identification while on duty.

Attends annual review and inservices   as scheduled.

Completes inservices and returns in a   timely fashion.

Attends 12 staff meetings annually;   or reads and returns staff meeting minutes.

Participates in the department's   continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Complies with all organizational   policies regarding ethical business practices.

Requirements

Regulatory Requirements:

· Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or six (6) month Nurse Aide Program, preferred.

· Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) preferred.

Language Skills:

· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

· Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

· Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent exposure to fumes, odors, water. Lifting up to 100lbs. Carrying up to 40lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

· This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.