Flex Clinical LPN/CMA - Pekin Podiatry

Springfield Clinic; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic in Illinois is seeking a Flex Clinical Staff member to provide patient care and manage daily office operations under the Operations Manager.

Educated as an LPN or CMA, you must hold current Illinois licensure or CMA certification and obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

You will support physicians, document in medical records, assist with examinations, and uphold confidentiality and HIPAA requirements while delivering compassionate service.

Qualifications

• LPN or CMA education from an approved program.
• Illinois licensure or CMA certification mandatory.
• CPR certification (AHA) required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical information, chief complaints, vital signs and test results for physician review and document in medical record.
• Assist the physician during examinations by handing instruments and preparing equipment per Infection Control Policy.
• Administer care treatments prescribed by the provider within scope of practice.
• Maintain continuity of care by following treatment plans, scheduling tests/procedures, and relaying results.
• Protect patient rights and provide support to patients and families.
• Demonstrate professionalism and adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
• Maintain knowledge by attending education programs and updating documentation for yearly evaluation.
• Comply with clinic policies and codes of conduct.
• Orient new personnel to specialty and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accountability

Patient care

Education

LPN or CMA program completion

Illinois licensure or CMA certification

CPR certification (AHA) within 30 days of hire

Job description

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.

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

Reports to the Operations Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• 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.

Working Environment

• 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.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1