CMA or LPN

Overview
Van Buren County Hospital is seeking a full-time CMA or LPN to serve patients through our Keosauqua Clinic. This person will primarily be responsible for following the physician’s and/or Advance Care Practitioner’s orders and assisting as necessary in the care of the patients. Additionally, this person will be responsible for performing tests and reporting results to the provider for use in diagnosis, treatment, and/or monitoring of patients presenting to the clinic.

While this position will primarily serve in our Keosauqua Clinic, the selected candidate must also be willing to provide services in any of our outlying clinics if needed. Regular hours will be Monday through Friday, but this position will also take a turn in our Saturday morning clinic rotation.

Responsibilities

• Call patients into rooms for examinations: obtain weights, blood pressures, temperatures include pulse, respiration when needed. Review patient’s chart. Record and obtain patient’s symptoms, make observations, listen, answer questions and reassure. Obtain past medical history and family history as appropriate. Obtain or review medications patient is currently taking, and medication patient is allergic to. Record all of the above information in patient’s electronic medical record chart and sign.
• Communicate information on a timely basis, consistent with clinic policy and urgency of the situation. Communication is verbal, as needed and through complete and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Assist physicians and Advanced Care Practitioners with examinations as necessary.
• Set up for procedures to be done, for example: removal of lesions, suturing of wounds, casting of fractures, dressing of burns and assist with these procedures. Explain procedures to patients. Instruct on follow-up care of above at home.
• Give therapeutic injections, IM and subcutaneous injections as ordered, immunizations and weekly or twice weekly allergy injections. Tine test or PPD when needed.
• Change dressing on wounds and burns, do eye testing checks as needed.
• OB checks – including blood pressure, weight, dip urine, fetal heart tones with doppler. Obtain brief symptomology of each OB patient.
• Do well-baby checks – weights, lengths, and head circumference; do growth charts.
• Handle phone calls. Evaluate phone calls to save time for the physicians. Evaluate also as to emergencies, illnesses or injuries. Advise whether can try treating at home, should be seen later at the clinic, or if emergency, seen immediately at the clinic or Hospital Emergency Department. When patients call: listen, reassure, advise, reinforce what the physician has told them, answer questions, explain procedures, call pharmacies with refill prescriptions, check with physician if necessary. Call patients with reports, explain the tests that are ordered, make appointments for referrals.
• Talk with home health nurses regarding questions on patients of clinic they are seeing and caring for. Help them as necessary.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the clinic Quality Assurance Program and pertinent activities.
• Assists with performing miscellaneous office duties, i.e., filing, and/or retrieving medical records, tapes, reports, mailing, dictation, and other secretarial duties as necessary.
• Follows established safety practices including biohazards, exposure control plan (blood borne pathogens), infection control to include universal precautions, employee right to know (hazardous chemicals), and chemical hygiene standard.
• Performs routine and/or CLIA waived tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned (hematology, immunohematology, immunology, bacteriology, routine chemistry).
• Performs phlebotomies including capillary punctures and venipunctures.
• Processes specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge.
• Calibrates, standardizes and maintains instruments following established procedures.
• Performs quality control to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents and procedures.
• Reports and charts patient reports according to times indicated in policy and collection manual.
• Assists in teaching students and new employees.
• Researches and develops new procedures as assigned.
• Generally, keep examination rooms clean, neat, organized. Keep supplies, equipment, and instruments in place and ready for use. Clean, sterilize or sanitize all instruments. Make up packs for doing excisions, suturing of lacerations and treating burns. Clean and disinfect.
• Order all medical supplies for patient care; dressings, cleansing solutions, drape sheets, table paper, splints braces, cast materials and etc. Keep all supplies always in stock, instruments and equipment up-to-date and in working order and repaired or replaced as necessary. Order all topical, oral or injectable medications for stock supplies and keep them updated. Keep emergency meds updated. Replace as used.
• Arrange for pharmaceutical representatives to visit with the physicians. Arrange for sample medications. Become aware of new medications used. Keep sample cupboard neat, orderly and sample medications up to date.
• Hand out educational materials when able and situation warrants. Give out specific diet as ordered by physician.
• Remain at the clinic, available to assist the physicians until all patients are cared for.
• Copies medical records appropriately as authorized.
• Responds to inquiry calls from patients or other health care providers.
• Performs job in compliance with hospital clinic policies and procedures and professional community standards.
• Protects confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.
• Share information appropriately and timely in accordance with clinic policy.
• Reports all client concerns to the Clinic Manager.
• Operation of various office machines, i.e., fax, copier, computer.
• Assists with location of medical records.
• Cross train as Clinic Receptionist and learn the roles and duties assigned to that position for times of need.

Skills

• Proficient in clinical systems and protocols related to patient care.
• Knowledgeable in medication administration and basic life support techniques.
• Familiarity with coding practices for accurate medical record keeping.
• Strong understanding of the dynamics of a clinic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care to all patients.

Education, Certification, & Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current CPR Certification - Healthcare Provider Level.
• Mandatory Reporter Certification.
• Valid registration as a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Iowa.
• Previous experience as a nurse in a clinical setting is preferred.

Join our team and contribute to making a difference in the lives of our patients through exceptional medical assistance!

While we will accept resumes through really, you must also apply directly for the position through the VBCH employment website: https://vbch.org/employment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.27 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $33