LPN or Medical Assistant - Per Diem- Urgent Care

Job Description

We are hiring for a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant to join our Urgent Care team on a per diem basis.

Position Purpose: Provides nursing assistance and patient care to provide for the comfort, safety and personal needs of patients. Assists physicians/physician assistants/nurse practitioners in medical office setting. Performs a variety of patient care duties within the construct of a multidisciplinary patient care team as delegated by physician.

Benefits: We offer you a robust total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

• Paid Sick Leave
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
• Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
• On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
• On-site Wellness Center
• As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• So much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• LPN
  • Works under the direction of the provider and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide professional nursing care for clinic patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations.
  • Triage patients by phone or in person, receiving and implementing telephone physician orders, maintaining clinical communication in a dynamic environment.
  • Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care for both clinic and procedures.
  • Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens, performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests.
  • May perform venipuncture.
• MA
  • Responsible for patient care under the direct supervision (in the office suite or exam room) of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
  • Escorts patient to the exam room and prepares patient for the exam including vital stats, history, and reason for seeking care.
  • Cross trains in data entry, balancing of accounts, charge fees and collect payments due Schedules/confirms appointments.
  • Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens, performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests.
  • May perform venipuncture.

Qualifications:

• LPN Candidates
  • Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program
  • High school or Equivalent
  • Current, valid Arizona LPN license or compact state LPN/LVN license
  • American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification
• MA Candidates
  • High School or Equivalent
  • American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification
  • Must meet one of the following criteria:
    1. Has attended a medical assistant training program accredited by one of the following:
       • The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools;
    2. If your Medical Assistant program was not accredited by one of the above agencies, you will need to have a Medical Assistant Certification issued by one of the following. If needed, we will assist you in obtaining a CCMA certification.
       • National Healthcareer Association: CCMA
       • American Medical Technologist: RMA
       • American Association of Medical Assistants: AAMA
       • National Center for Competency Testing: NCMA
       • American Medical Certification Association: CMAC
    3. Has completed a medical services training program of the Armed Forces of the United States

Work Requirements: Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors, communicate using telephone, and able to consistently reach and/or work above and below shoulder level lifting up to 50 pounds. Capable of walking or being on feet 90% of time per day with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standing and sitting at desk 10% of the time per day. Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and to chemicals, biological, and radioactive substances.

Facility Profile: Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is the largest healthcare provider and the only remaining not-for-profit hospital in Mohave County, Arizona. As a 235-bed multi-campus healthcare system, our medical center includes more than 1,900 employees, 270 physicians/allied health professionals, and 150 volunteers. KRMC is recognized as an innovator in rural healthcare and a teaching hospital. We provide a full continuum of highly technical and specialized medical services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. Year after year the Leapfrog Group has awarded KRMC an "A" Grade for Patient Safety and CMS has given us a 4-Star rating. We strive to provide a culture of safety, integrity, teamwork, accountability, respect and appreciation through recognition, career growth, and employee celebrations throughout the year for all of our staff. Kingman Regional Medical Center is a great place to work, come join our team!

Posting Date: 2025-01-17T22:28:16 00:00

Locations: 3269 Stockton Hill Road Kingman AZ 86409