What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN and Medical Assistant position at University Hospitals?
Description
Are you an LPN or Medical Assistant looking for a challenging new opportunity? Lake County Family Practice is expanding, and we're seeking a dedicated professional to join our collaborative team-based environment.
Why Choose Lake County Family Practice?
-Engaged and Supportive Providers: Be part of a team that values your skills and fosters professional growth.
-Convenient Locations: Situated near major highways, shopping, and restaurants, making work-life balance easier than ever.
-Monday through Friday Schedule: Enjoy your evenings, weekends, and holidays – no late nights or on-call shifts
**Full and Part-Time Schedules Are Available**
-Ideal Hours: Work hours 8:00AM to 5:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break every day.
What You Will Do (LPN):
- Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing.
- Completes/submits required documentation.
- Delivers effective relationship-based nursing care.
- Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
- Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
- Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
What You Will Do (Medical Assistant):
- Facilitates unit operations by managing patient flow.
- Assist with front desk duties specific to department, including scheduling patients, collecting and verifying patient payor information, and other patient documentation.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications:
Education & Work Experience:
- Other Accredited Program Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program. (LPN-Required)
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program (MA-Required)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. (LPN-required proficiency)
- Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices). (LPN-required proficiency)
- Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (MA-required proficiency)
- Able to organize changing work assignments. (MA-required proficiency)
- Medical terminology knowledge. (MA-preferred proficiency)
Licensures & Certifications:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact License Upon Hire (LPN-required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire (LPN-required)
Physical Demands:
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements:
- 10%
