MA/LPN - Express Care
Company: Primary Health Solutions
Location: Hamilton
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:POSITION: Medical Assistant (MA) DEPARTMENT: Medical
OperationsREPORTS TO: Practice ManagerSTATUS: Non-exempt**SCHEDULE:
M,W,TH,F 9am-7pm SUMMARY:Assists in examination and treatment of
patients under a Provider's direction by performing thefollowing
duties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This job description
reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in
thisjob description restricts management's right to assign or
reassign duties and responsibilities tothis job at any time.PATIENT
CARE:Assists patients by answering routine questions, resolving
minor difficulties and giving directions to patients as authorized
by the Provider.Documents all patient communication in patient
charts to include any Provider directed instructions.Supports the
patient through the education and information on community
resources, such as classes, support groups and pharmacy assistance
programs.Provides education and support to patients and families as
directed by the Provider.Assists patients in basic self-management
goal setting. Applies basic active listening and behavior
modification principles in goal discussions with patients.Makes
appointments as needed and directed by the Provider.CLINICAL:As
directed by the Provider, assists with routine office examinations
and procedures that may include administering injections,
medications, vaccinations and blood draws.Documents all procedures
in the patient's chart.Documents all patient interaction, tracks
and attaches laboratory and diagnostic testresults to patient
charts; communicates results and orders to patients as directed by
the Provider.Serves as a liaison to pharmacies (Ex. In regards to
new and refill prescriptions and follows up with patients as
needed).Participates in both patient and practice level
meetings.Assists with patient/population communications such as
calls or letters to remind of needed preventive or chronic care
steps.OPERATIONS:Prepares, cleans and sterilizes equipment and exam
rooms as established by standard safety and clinical
protocols.Properly handles the disposal of infectious/hazardous
waste, according to OSHA guidelines.Inventories and requests
supplies.Actively participates in quality improvement activities
such as meetings, PDSA, pilots, data collection, evaluation of
practice or location performance metrics, etc.Support a shared goal
model in order to achieve high-quality care that is patient and
family centeredParticipates in scheduled pre-visit planning/huddle
processFacilitates coordination of care following hospital, ER
utilization or follow up from specialty providersMay participate in
team meetings and quality improvement activities as
necessarySUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:No direct reports. POSITION:
Licensed Practical NurseDEPARTMENT: Medical OperationsREPORTS TO:
Practice ManagerSTATUS: Non-exempt**SCHEDULE: M,W,TH,F 9am-7pm
SUMMARY: Assists in examination and treatment of patients under a
Provider's direction by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This job description reflects
management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job
description restricts management's right to assign or reassign
duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.CUSTOMER
CARE:Triages phone calls and walk-ins as needed.Assists patients in
answering routine questions, resolving minor difficulties and
giving directions to patients as authorized by the
Provider.Documents all patient communication in patient charts to
include any Provider directedinstructions.Supports the patient
through the education and assistance of various drug
programs.Provides education and support to patients and families as
directed by the Provider.Makes appointments as needed and directed
by the Provider.Provides education and support to patients and
families as directed by the providerAssists patients in basic
self-management goal settingApplies basic active listening and
behavior modification principles in goal discussions with
patientsCLINICAL:As directed by the Provider, assists with routine
office examinations and procedures that may include administering
injections, medications, vaccinations and blood draws.Documents all
procedures in the patient's chart.Documents all patient
interaction, tracks and attaches laboratory and diagnostic test
results to patient charts; communicates results and orders to
patients as directed by the Provider.Contacts pharmacy to order new
and refill prescriptions and follows up with patients as
needed.OPERATIONS:Prepares, cleans and sterilizes equipment and
exam rooms as established by standard safety and clinical
protocols.Properly handles the disposal of infectious/hazardous
waste, according to OSHA guidelines.Inventories and requests
supplies.Responsible for performing health and team based care
related services within the guidelines of the state of Ohio Board
of NursingSupport a shared goal model in order to achieve
high-quality care that is patient and family centeredParticipates
in scheduled pre-visit planning/huddle processFacilitates
coordination of care following hospital, ER utilization or follow
up fromspecialty providersMay participate in team meetings and
quality improvement activities as necessarySUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct reports. Requirements: POSITION:
Medical Assistant (MA) QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/orability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION
AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High School diploma or equivalent and graduation
from an accredited program for MedicalAssistants. MA Registration
or Certification preferred.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and
interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenanceinstructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write
routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively
before groups of customers or employees of organization.Job
Descriptions ManualREASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve practical
problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situationswhere only limited standardization exists. Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnishedin written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form.COMPUTER SKILLS:To perform this job
successfully, an individual should have the ability to gain
knowledge ofcurrent practice management system, electronic medical
record, Microsoft Word, text paging,Internet, and
Intranet.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:CPR certification
required. Certified or Registered Medical Assistant preferred.OTHER
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:Ability to speak Spanish desirable.
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment roomprocedures.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer
patient care. Skillin taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining
records and recording test results. Skill with geriatricpatients
and patients in lower socio-economic sectors of the
community.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by anemployee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand;
walk; usehands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and
arms and talk or hear. The employee isoccasionally required to sit
and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly
liftand /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision,distance vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employeeencounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Whileperforming the duties of
this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or
airborneparticles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of
radiation. The noise level in the workenvironment is usually
moderate. POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse QUALIFICATIONS: To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an
accredited school of nursing.LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and
interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine
reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before
groups of customers or employees of organization.REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.COMPUTER SKILLS: To
perform this job successfully, an individual should have the
ability to gain knowledge of current practice management system,
electronic medical record, Microsoft Word, text paging, Internet,
and Intranet.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:LPN
certification. Must hold a current, valid license to practice
practical nursing in the state of Ohio.OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND
ABILITIES: Ability to speak Spanish desirable. Knowledge of
examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Knowledge
of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and
recording test results. Skill with geriatric patients and patients
in lower socio-economic sectors of the community.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or
move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is
occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or
caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate. PI202118573
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