Clinical Support (MA/LPN)

Title - Clinical Support

*Must be a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse*

Health center is located in Akron OH - zip code 44306

Pay - 20 to 25 an hour based on prior experience

• Flexible schedule, can offer the following:
• 5 8's (8AM-430PM)
• 4 10's (730PM-6PM)
• 3 12's (7AM-7PM)

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• LPN License - State of Ohio or
• Certification in Medical Assisting

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct pre-visit planning at least one day in advance of each scheduled patient appointment.
• Assist providers with patient office visits, including rooming patients, documenting patient's history, and recording vital signs.
• Prepare, administer, and document medications and/or procedures as directed by the medical provider.
• Provide counseling and health education to patients by providing necessary literature and instruction for continuity of care.
• Follow all OSHA regulations for hazardous materials.
• Prepare exam rooms, including cleaning after each patient, upkeep, and re-stocking of supplies.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Work effectively within a team environment by:exchanging honest and constructive feedback, supporting team goals, encouraging other team members, and collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create efficiencies, and reduce costs.
• Execute responsibilities within a team structure with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands.
• Assume accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with API's written policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift, carry and store clinical equipment and supplies within the center as directed.
• Follow Health Department guidelines regarding communicable diseases.
• Document all nursing care consistent with professional standards utilizing the agency approved electronic health record.
• Communicate appropriate information, both verbal and written, diplomatically with patients and staff, including those which may be of a sensitive nature to ensure continuity of care.
• Address all incoming phone calls, patient requests, and voicemail throughout the day.
• Respond to all telephone encounters, fax inbox, and scan inbox throughout the day.
• Protect confidential information of patients from unauthorized use or disclosure.
• Coordinate inventory, order processing and distribution of products and services.
• Ensure appropriate distribution of tasks within your team.
• Participate in daily huddles.
• Attend regular department meetings and effectively train/educate the team.
• Ensure daily duties, logs and checklists are being completed accurately.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures.

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program, or certification as a medical assistant.
• Holds and maintains an unrestricted LPN license in the State of Ohio or holds a certified medical assistance certification.
• Holds and maintains BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Two to five years of community health experience preferred.
• Computer competency to include use of work processing, e-mails, and internet.
• Previous experience with electronic health record technology is preferred

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