Flex Clinical RN/LPN/CMA - Float Pool

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Flex Clinical Staff member responsible for patient care according to the patient population's needs and for managing the daily operations of the office.

This role supports physicians by obtaining medical information, assisting examinations, administering treatments, coordinating orders, ensuring HIPAA confidentiality, and providing patient advocacy and emotional support while upholding OSHA policies and the clinic's Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Educated as CMA, LPN or RN by an approved program.
• Current licensure in Illinois or CMA certification.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical information, chief complaints, vital signs and documents in the medical record.
• Assist physician during examination by handing instruments and preparing equipment.
• Administer care treatments prescribed by the provider within scope of practice.
• Coordinate orders, scheduling tests/procedures and relay results to providers/patients.
• Provide patient advocacy, protect patient rights and address complaints.
• Offer emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
• Maintain professionalism, adhere to dress code and ensure confidentiality.
• Comply with OSHA and clinic training; uphold Code of Conduct and ethics.
• Orient new personnel to specialty and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical documentation

Infection control

CPR certification

HIPAA knowledge

Communication

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Referral coordination

Education

CMA/LPN/RN education

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

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 a CMA, LPN or RN 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