MA, CMA, LPN - River Valley Clinic (Part Time)

POSITION SPECIFICS

Title: Medical Assistant / Certified Medical Assistant / Licensed Practical Nurse - River Valley Clinic
FTE:  0.85 FTE (34 hours per week)
Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:30PM. Day off may vary
Holiday Rotation:  None
Weekend Rotation: None
On Call Requirements: None

1. Manages patient flow and performs patient rooming workflows.
2. Demonstrates and understands infection control, sterile and aseptic techniques.  Uses appropriate techniques in setting up or assisting with procedure.
3. Enters and processes all orders (e.g. diagnostic, office procedures) and assists in the scheduling of procedures.
4. Assists medical provider with processing of diagnostic results.
5. Administers medications by all routes excluding intravenous infusion. Demonstrates and understands administration techniques, recognizes and reports effects and side effects of medication, and instructs patient appropriately.
6. Collects and records accurate telephone information and relays it to medical provider or nurse in a timely manner.
7. Cleans, prepares, and autoclaves equipment and instruments in preparation for sterilizations per infection control policies and procedures.
8. Check inventory and order supplies as needed.
9. Provides patient education only under the direction of medical provider or nurse.
10. Performs delegated MD/Nursing acts commensurate with education, training, competency and experience.
11. Schedule referrals/outpatient diagnostic procedures including patient prep information and coordinate prior authorizations
12. Collect laboratory samples.
13. Depending upon location and/or department may be responsible for basic computer scheduling, rescheduling, canceling and coordination of appointments.
14. Assists in emergency situations. Cross train and staff other clinics as needed.
15. Participates in site process improvement teams.
16. Performs other duties as required.

Education:

• Required:
  • MA: High school graduate or equivalent
  • CMA: High School graduate or equivalent with graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Training program
  • LPN: Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Preferred: None

Experience:

• Required: None
• Preferred: Experience working in a healthcare setting

Licenses and Registrations:

• Required:
  • MA: None
  • CMA: None
  • LPN: State Licensure or eligible for State Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Preferred: None

Certification(s):

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of appointment for all classifications
  • CMA: Medical Assistant by an approved national examination agency within 6 months of appointment
• Preferred:
  • MA: Certification by one of the following national examination agencies:
    • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or
    • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA); or
    • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or
    • Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcare Association (NHC)
  • CMA: None
  • LPN: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

1. Competitive health and dental insurance options
2. Flexible paid time off to balance work and life
3. Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
4. Free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility
5. Generous tuition reimbursement
6. Employer provided life and disability insurance
7. Free parking at facility