Job Description Summary:
Under clinical supervision, assists in the delivery of patient care and treatment according to policies and procedures and Logan Health (LH) MAU/UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) scope of practice. Provides administrative support and works collaboratively with Physicians, Advanced Practice Clinicians, RNs, LPNs and other department staff to meet the physical, psychosocial, education and spiritual needs of the patient and family.
Qualifications for Medical Assistant:
- Post high school education or vocational training in healthcare preferred. Other combinations of education and clinical setting experience may be considered.
- Graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited medical assisting program within eighteen (18) months of hire.
- Current Health Care Provider CPR preferred or must successfully complete prior to completion of orientation.
- Medical office experience and medical terminology training preferred. Possess working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, basic laboratory values, and pharmacology preferred.
- Knowledge and familiarity with medical equipment and instruments, common safety hazards and precautions, patient rights, regulatory standards and aseptic technique and infection control preferred. Knowledge of Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and confidentiality requirements preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) of the below medical administration requirements:
- Possess working knowledge of safe pharmaceutical handling requirements and guidelines.
- Must complete LH medication administration training.
- Must employ critical thinking skills, respond to a changing workload in a positive and professional manner, and prioritize and seek assistance as appropriate. Possess interpersonal skills and communication necessary to interact with patients, families and providers effectively.
- Must successfully complete all onboarding education and competencies prior to performing the competency specific tasks on a patient.
Qualifications for LPN:
- Current Montana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in similar position within a medical setting (i.e., physician practice or hospital) preferred.
- CPR certification required as applicable to assigned area(s).
- Possess knowledge of equipment, supplies and instruments used in a medical office preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
- Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Job Specific Duties:
- As applicable to assigned area(s); Performs general nursing duties and specialty procedures. Develops, implements and revises individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process as appropriate for LPNs in the practice setting.
- Performs and documents limited physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessment of assigned patients within scope of practice and utilizes available sources of information and incorporates the patient’s perception of illness/condition.
- Assists provider with examinations and procedures as directed and in accordance with established nursing standards.
- Prepares and administers specified medications and injections within scope of practice as ordered by the provider.
- Accurately and efficiently transcribes and implements provider orders, treatments, and consistently problem solves issues effecting patient care.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of infection control procedure and strictly adheres to policies and procedures as applicable to assigned area(s).
- Cleans and maintains ample supply of sterilized instruments and supplies for procedures. Thoroughly cleans exam rooms as applicable to assigned area(s) procedure and protocol.
- Collects, packages, and accurately labels all specimens immediately upon receipt and forwards to designated lab(s) according to established protocols.
- Collects telephone screening information, provides standardized instruction, schedules appointments, arranges for hospital admissions, and schedules any testing or procedures as directed and as applicable to assigned area(s).
- As applicable to assigned area(s); Coordinates indigent program. Assists patients with completing applications and distributes medications and/or samples under direction of the Provider.
- Provides teaching to patients and families including but not limited to diabetic education (diet, monitoring blood sugar via finger sticks, S&S of hypo and hyperglycemia), Reduced calorie diet planning, side effects of, and appropriate medication administration, give and discuss handouts on numerous medical conditions and problems, mail education handouts and low fat low cholesterol diet plans to patients.
- Recognizes and uses appropriate channels to communicate situations of concern involving patients, family members, physicians or other staff members.
- Tracks supply levels and orders supplies when appropriate.
- Monitors all medications for expiration dates, discards and reorders medications as needed, maintains records on temperature of medication refrigerator/freezer, glucometer controls and logbook, narcotic administration lock/count.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Shift:
Day Shift - Variable Hours (United States of America)
Schedule Details:
Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.
Schedule:
Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.
