CMA / LPN - Medical Oncology

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lima Memorial Health System is seeking an LPN or CMA to support day-to-day physician office operations. You will administer medications, assist with procedures, instruct patients and families, and maintain patient charts.

Education requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing school or accredited Medical Assistant program. Ohio LPN licensure or CMA certification plus current BLS are mandatory; 1–3 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Valid unrestricted LPN license for Ohio or CMA certification; current BLS.
• 1–3 years of physician office/hospital experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Administer medications.
• Assist with special procedures.
• Instruct patients and families.
• Review and maintain patient charts.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Computer skills

Emergency response

Ausbildung

Nursing program graduate

Medical Assistant program completion

Jobbeschreibung

Hours/Pay Period: 64 hour per pay period

On Call Requirement: No

Functioning within the goals of Lima Memorial Health System, the LPN performs clinical duties related to day-to-day operations of the physician’s office. LPN / CMA responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with special procedures, instructing patients and families, and reviewing and maintaining patient charts.

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.

Licensure/Certification: Must have a valid unrestricted LPN license for the State of Ohio or Certification as a Medical Assistant by an approved national examination agency required. Current BLS is required.

Experience: One to three years’ experience specific to physician office practice or hospital setting is preferred.

Skills: Must have knowledge of business office procedures, strong writing skills, and possess ability to accurately input patient information into the hospital information system (HIS). Must also demonstrate skill in operating a computer, word processing programs, and other office machines. Must have excellent customer service skills and demonstrate the ability to exhibit patience and tact, and develop and maintain effective working relationships with all constituents including physicians, patients, coworkers, and the public. Must also demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Must have documented knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical equipment and instruments, and common safety hazards/precautions. Competency with applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing and skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence are also required.