Clinical Support Pro — Full-Time Medical Assistant/LPN

Axess Family Services, Inc.; Kent (OH); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Axess Medical in Kent, Ohio is seeking a Clinical Support Staff member (Medical Assistant or LPN) for a full-time 40-hour workweek. Compensated at $20.00-$30.00 per hour, this role supports providers and patients with front-line clinical tasks in a federally qualified community health setting.

Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, documenting histories and vitals, administering meds as directed, counseling patients, and maintaining exam spaces.

Formación

• 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 word processing, e-mails, and internet.
• Previous experience with electronic health record technology is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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, 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.
• 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.
• Note: Ohio law regarding child abuse reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

EHR familiarity

Educación

Nursing program graduate or Medical Assistant certification

Herramientas

Word processing

Email

Internet

EHR systems

Descripción del empleo

Axess Medical in Kent, Ohio is seeking a Clinical Support Staff member (Medical Assistant or LPN) for a full-time 40-hour workweek. Compensated at $20.00-$30.00 per hour, this role supports providers and patients with front-line clinical tasks in a federally qualified community health setting.

Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, documenting histories and vitals, administering meds as directed, counseling patients, and maintaining exam spaces.