FCHC GENERAL SURGERY - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) OR MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA), Full-time

Fulton County Health Center; Wauseon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Health Center's General Surgery team seeks a dedicated LPN or Medical Assistant to support patient care. You will document encounters, escort patients to exam rooms, record vitals, and assist with exams, procedures, and wound/incision dressing changes.

The role involves handling patient phone calls, coordinating with other offices, and ensuring smooth clinic flow. Strong teamwork and excellent customer service are essential in this fast-paced office setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA).
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) software required.
• Prior experience in a provider office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document patient encounters as directed by the provider
• Escort/assist patients to rooms
• Take and record patient vitals
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures
• Assist with wound/incision dressing changes
• Take patient phone calls and communicate with other healthcare facilities

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

Documentation

Education

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

MA (Medical Assistant)

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Description

FCHC General Surgery - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA)

Department: FCHC General Surgery

Status Hours: Full-time, 72 hours bi-weekly

Shift: 1st shift

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Job Summary:

Fulton County Health Center is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) to join our FCHC General Surgery team. In this role, you will assist in providing exceptional patient care by documenting patient encounters, escorting patients to exam rooms, taking and recording vital signs, and preparing for and assisting with exams, procedures, and wound/incision dressing changes. You will also handle patient phone calls and communicate with other offices and facilities on behalf of the patient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document patient encounters as directed by the provider
• Escort/assist patients to rooms
• Take and record patient vitals
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures
• Assist with wound and incision dressing changes
• Take patient phone calls and communicate with other healthcare facilities

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Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA)
• Previous experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) software is required
• Prior experience in a provider office setting is preferred
• Strong multitasking skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent customer service skills