LPN OR CMA/RMA - SoFHA OB/GYN KINGSPORT - FULL-TIME

Company: State of Franklin Healthcare Associates
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

State of Franklin Healthcare Associates is currently seeking a FULL-TIME LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) OR CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CMA) / REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (RMA) to be a part of our SoFHA OB/GYN Kingsport Team

Summary

Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, offices and treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Maintains patient flow in order to help the provider be as efficient as possible.
• Accurately records patient data prior to each provider visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies and medication.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections ordered by the provider.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
• Assists providers with minor surgical procedures and is responsible for cleaning and sterilizing procedure room and instruments.
• Submits patient prescriptions electronically or by phone.
• Monitors phone and electronic message boxes and makes patient calls as directed by providers.
• Requests and evaluates lab tests as indicated by patient status and practice protocol and conveys results to patients as directed by the provider.
• Schedules patients' tests, procedures, hospital admissions and appointments as applicable.

Other

• Compiles information and prepares reports.
• Maintains records.
• Participates in educational activities.
• Follows organizational policies and procedures, including State of Franklin Healthcare Associates Compliance Manual, Code of Ethics and Business Standards, HR Policies and Procedures Manual, Team Member Handbook, OSHA Manual and any other policies or procedures for the job function, department, location or clinic.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervises

Not applicable

Qualifications

Education

Must be a graduate from a recognized certified/registered medical assistant program.

Experience

Two (2) years of work experience, preferably in a clinic setting preferred, but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certificate as a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.

Competencies

Service: Demonstrates high standards of service to patients, physicians, team members and other departments; remains calm when faced with challenging or difficult situations; effectively resolves service issues.

Quality: Work is thorough and accurate; offers ideas and solutions to improve outcomes and enhance service; considers the situation and relevant information before taking action; effectively implements improvements.

Integrity: Acts with the highest levels of personal ethics, honesty and accountability.

Performance: Applies job specific knowledge, skills and experience to accomplish results; requires appropriate level of supervision; work is completed in a timely manner; uses sound judgement in decision-making; is reliable and dependable; utilizes time and resources responsibly; complies with policies and procedures; work area is organized, neat and clean.

Communication: Expresses facts and ideas in a clear, convincing and organized manner; listens effectively; professional, respectful and compassionate in communications with others; follows proper channels of communication and shares essential information timely; maintains appropriate confidentiality.

Teamwork: Builds and maintains effective working relationships; recognizes strengths and contribution of others; manages and resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.

Leadership & Management: Sets and pursues key business objectives; monitors performance indicators to deliver results; inspires team to achieve goals; establishes realistic budget and demonstrates fiscal accountability; manages resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness; creates atmosphere of teamwork and effective communication; recognizes and effectively utilizes team member skills and abilities; team members supervised demonstrate competence, productivity and high morale.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a medical office environment involving contact with patients, physicians, staff, insurance carriers and other business partners. Occasional local travel between work sites and additional hours, including evening or weekend work, may be necessary.

Physical Requirements

Not Required

Occasional

Frequent

Continuous

Walking

X

Standing

X

Sitting

X

Lifting

up to 10 lbs

X

up to 25 lbs

X

X

up to 50 lbs

X

Assisted lifting

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Pulling

X

Pushing

X

Vision

X

Color Vision

X

Hearing

X

Speaking

X

Chemicals/PPE

X

Pathogens/PPE

X

Outside Work

X

Additional Physical Requirements or Comments:

State of Franklin Healthcare Associates reserves the right to alter, change or modify this job description at any time, with our without notice. The duties and responsibilities contained herein are considered representative, but not necessarily all-inclusive, of the duties and responsibilities, which may be required of a job incumbent. All other categorizations contained herein are meant to be representative of the general environment or working conditions in which the job is performed.

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