LPN/CMA

Southern West Virginia Health System; Hamlin (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Exceptional benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accident insurance

403(b) retirement plan (3% match)

Job summary

A healthcare organization in West Virginia is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (CMA/LPN) to join their team in Hamlin. The role involves administering nursing care, scheduling appointments, and maintaining medical records. Candidates should be graduates from accredited programs, have passed state exams, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The organization supports professional growth through various development activities and offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties as outlined.
• Passed the state board exam.
• Ability to comply with safety procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled patients.
• Schedule appointments and maintain medical records.
• Prepare patients for examination and administer medications.
• Respond to patient inquiries and provide factual information.
• Record and complete patient charts as directed by the physicians.
• Assist with emergencies (lacerations, MI cases, etc.).
• Submit documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Computer literacy

Education

Certified Medical Assistant or accredited practical nurse program

Current unincumbered LPN license or CMA certification

Job description

Position: CMA/LPN

Type: Full Time

Location: Hamlin

Overview

Southern WV Health System is looking for someone who wants to become part of a supportive, positive workplace where your contributions truly matter. We provide competitive pay and an exceptional benefits package, including vacation time, sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, accident insurance and more, plus a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match after your first year of full‑time employment.

Schedule

Tuesday - Friday 10 hour days.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. Advise patients on health maintenance and disease management or provide case management.
• Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records.
• Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by the physician.
• As the patient’s first direct contact with the medical staff, a pleasant and sensitive attitude is a must.
• Screen patients (height, weight, vital signs, history, etc.) and prepare patients to see the provider.
• Prepare exam rooms for occupancy and assist with the flow of patients to facilitate the processing of each patient.
• Provide basic screening procedures including, but not limited to EKG, audiometry, visual screening, hydroculator, nebulizer treatment, Holter monitor and FAPS.
• Assist the provider with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including Paps, colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEPS minor surgeries, etc., as directed by the supervisor or provider.
• Instruct the patient in certain aspects of health care as directed by the supervisor or provider.
• Respond to patient telephone inquiries, giving factual information according to the nature of the question; secure for the patient information about illness and health problems and report accurately to the provider.
• Centralized scheduling handles patient scheduling, referrals, medical records filing, faxing, calling in prescriptions, and other duties as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with patient, families, and staff.
• Maintain, as directed, the supplies, medications and equipment used.
• Carry out the physician’s orders as directed.
• Administer medications under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Assist with emergencies (lacerations, patients with MIs, etc.)
• Record and complete the patient charts as directed by the physicians.
• Assist with the compilation of various statistical reports as required by the administration.
• Schedule referral appointments and assist in obtaining records and reports from consultations and referrals.
• Operate normal office equipment such as computers, fax machines and copiers as needed.
• Project a professional image to the public.
• Follow policies and procedures in dealing with clients.
• Submit documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support and help in the training of new employees.
• Attend in‑service trainings and mandated meetings as assigned.
• Assist to maintain the patient files and medical records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties as outlined below.
• Certified Medical Assistant or graduate from an accredited practical nurse program.
• Passed the state board exam.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to comply with safety procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

Preferred Qualifications / Competencies

• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
• Utilizes electronic health systems efficiently.
• Maintains professionalism and patient confidentiality.
• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nurse Program or Certified Medical Assistant program.
• Holds a current unincumbered LPN license or a CMA certification.
• Possesses basic computer literacy.
• Demonstrates ability to comply with safety protocols and communicate effectively in English.

Professional Growth & Development

Southern West Virginia Health System believes our employees should continually develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities. All employees are expected to participate in SWVHS-sponsored professional development activities (e.g., education programs, in‑service meetings, training workshops, coaching, etc.) and remain current in their role capacity through individual development activities (e.g., reading current literature, participating in webinars, attending local and/or regional workshops, etc.).