What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/LPN Infectious Disease position at Ridgeview Medical Center Health System?
$5,000 Sign On Bonus!!
Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities to assist providers and nursing personnel. Facilitates patient/physician/provider communication and coordination of care.
Job Functions
- Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR
- Administers prescribed medications/vaccines and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certification/licensure
- Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patients
- Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day
- Assists in maintaining stocked supplies and sterilizes instruments/exam rooms
- Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary
- Assists with patient education
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Education/Work Experience
- Graduation from Medical Assisting program or School of Practical Nursing
License/Certifications
- Current LPN Licensure or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- Current CPR certification
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities
- Ability to multi-task.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
- Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
- Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations.
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above.
Preferred Qualifications
- EMR experience
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands
Part Time Benefit Elig
