Flex Clinical LPN/CMA - Decatur

Springfield Clinic; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Flex Clinical Staff member to support patient care and daily office operations in Illinois. The role includes collecting medical information, assisting physicians, administering prescribed treatments, and coordinating continuity of care with tests, referrals, and authorizations.

The ideal candidate is trained as an LPN or CMA, holds Illinois licensure or CMA certification, and maintains CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Assume accountability for own practice.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical information, chief complaints, vital signs and results for physician review and document in the medical record.
• Assist the physician during examination and treatment by handing instruments, preparing equipment and supplies.
• Administer care treatments prescribed by the provider within scope of practice.
• Provide continuity of care by placing orders, scheduling tests, relaying results, making referrals and obtaining authorizations as needed.
• Advocate for patients and address concerns regarding service.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to performance standards and code of conduct.
• Ensure confidentiality for patients and staff.
• Engage in ongoing education and participate in yearly evaluations.
• Adhere to incident reporting policies and OSHA training.
• Provide excellent customer service and orientation to new personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Documentation

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

LPN or CMA

Job description

The Flex Clinical Staff member is responsible for patient care according to individual needs of the patient population within the rules and regulations of their scope of practice and managing the operations of the office on a daily basis.

Job Relationships

• Obtain medical information, chief complaints, vital signs and diagnostic test results in preparation for physician examination and documents in the medical record.
• Assist the physician in the examination treatment of the patient by handing instruments, providing dressings, preparing equipment, etc. according to Infection Control Policy.
• Administer care treatments prescribed by the provider within scope of practice.
• Provides for continuity of care with patient treatment plans prescribed by the provider by putting in orders, scheduling tests and procedures, relaying patient results to providers and patients as appropriate, make referrals to other agencies, obtaining prior authorizations or certifications as needed.
• Serve as a patient advocate by protecting patient rights and give attention to complaints regarding service.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients/family.
• Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to performance standards including dress code.
• Insure confidentiality for patients and staff.
• Maintain knowledge by attending appropriate education programs, reading current journals and literature, and documents for yearly evaluation.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Orient new personnel to specialty.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Educated as an LPN or CMA by an approved program.

Licenses/Certificates

• Current licensure in the state of Illinois or certification for CMA.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Assume accountability and responsibility for own practice and that, which is delegated.
• Works in office setting during the hours the Clinic is available to patients/families.
• Sitting vs. standing averages to 50-50%.
• Minimal lifting requirements. Occasional lifting required for orthopedics, geriatrics and internal medicine.