Job Details: Job Location: Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital - Manistique, MI 49854, Position Type: Per Diem, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Varied
POSITION SUMMARY:
The CMA/LPN or RN is required to provide professional clinical care. This position requires strong clinical and critical thinking skills. The CMA/LPN or RN must be able to multitask in a fast-paced family practice or specialty office environment. They must also be team players with a positive attitude.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Takes patients vital signs, chief complaints and prepares patient for the Provider examination.
- Provides assistance to the Provider so they can make the best possible use of their time and provide quality care.
- Responsible for preparing each patient appropriately, seeing that exam rooms are adequately prepared, and that clinical information is made available for Provider review.
- Assures the completion of data entry for orders.
- Perform patient education/teaching at Provider’s request.
- Assists Provider with patient phone calls, prescription refills, etc.
- Provides patient care including injections, various treatments, and diagnostic testing (i.e., pulse oximetry, mini mental exams) and documents accordingly.
- Restocks exam rooms and makes lists for ordering clinical supplies.
- Provides accurate documentation in patient EMR and reporting to other agencies (i.e. health department).
- Addresses patient inquiries with tact and courtesy.
- Demonstrates appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Current MI state LPN/RN license or Medical Assistant Certification required.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a CMA/LPN or RN in a healthcare setting, preferably in a rural or outpatient clinic environment.
- Ability to deal with patients tactfully and courteously.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Providers, other employees, and patients.
- Knowledge of current medical practices and procedures.
- Ability to provide quality care and to assist the provider with procedures and exams in the office setting.
- Accuracy and dedication to providing high quality patient care.