Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA), Occupational Medicine-Full Time Days

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) for a full-time position in Occupational Medicine. This role involves direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations, and managing patient flow in the office. Candidates must possess valid certifications and demonstrate a commitment to patient care excellence.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus for LPNs

Qualifications

• LPN and MA positions require valid certifications and clinical experience.
• Experience in a physician office is preferred for both roles.
• Knowledge of infection control policies is essential.

Responsibilities

• LPN provides nursing care and assists physicians with patient examinations.
• MA manages patient flow and performs clinical and clerical tasks.
• Both roles maintain patient charts and assist with scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Education

Valid LPN License from Virginia

Certification as a Medical Assistant

AHA BLS Provider CPR

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA), Occupational Medicine-Full Time Days

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Job Summary:

LPN-$5K Sign On Bonus (Internal Associates Not Eligible)

This position is responsible for LPN nursing services in a physician office practice to control patient flow for physician, obtain and document patient vitals, perform EKG strips, and other nursing duties as assigned.

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant controls patient flow for providers, obtains and documents patient vitals, and performs other patient care and clerical duties. The incumbent in this position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and co-workers.

LPN Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Provides general nursing care to patients to include obtaining and documenting patient vitals (height, weight, BP).

Rooms patients. Facilitates patient flow throughout the office.

Assists Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.

Obtains patient history, chief complaint and vitals and documents in medical record.

Ensures adequate materials and supplies are available at all times.

Provides patient and family education as appropriate.

Responds to and provides guidance for return calls to patients for patient treatment related phone inquiries.

Ensures patient appointments are assigned according to risk and severity.

Maintains/reviews patient charts, records and other pertinent documents and reports.

Establishes and maintains high standard for customer satisfaction and customer service.

Schedules patient appointments for office visits.

Assists patients with scheduling of procedures, tests, and radiological exams. Obtains authorization for procedures and studies as required.

Schedules patient surgeries.

Ensures necessary films are available for surgeries and appointments

Learns front office functions, providing backup support and coverage as required.

Fills out disability forms for MD/PA to review and sign.

Works with third party payors to obtain authorization/pre-certification for surgeries, diagnostic testing, and other procedures ordered by physician.

Rotates/provides coverage for clinical staffing needs in various Mary Washington Medical Group practices

Performs other duties as assigned.

MA Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Greets and escorts patients to exam room in a timely and courteous manner.

Reviews patient chart to ensure all reports and results required by provider are available prior to exam/treatment. Obtains reports and results as required.

Obtains and documents patient chief complaint.

Obtains and documents patient vitals (i.e., height, weight, BP).

Ensures exam/procedure room is appropriately supplied and set up to accommodate encounter based upon reason for patient visit.

Reviews patient-supplied history forms for completeness. Queries to obtain missing information within parameters established by supervising provider.

Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.

Draws blood and/or assists in obtaining other specimens. Prepares and routes specimen(s) to laboratories; utilizing in-house services whenever appropriate; following verification of patients’ insurance.

Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication prescribed, etc., in the medical record.

Communicates with patients regarding provider advice/instructions within scope of training.

• Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
  
  

Phones in prescriptions to pharmacies based upon provider’s written orders.

Provides results and other information to patients as specifically directed by provider.

Assists patient with the scheduling of future appointments, surgeries, and/or diagnostic testing, as necessary.

The Medical Assistant is not authorized to interpret reports or results or independently dispense medical advice to patients.

Performs other duties as assigned.

LPN Qualifications:

• Valid LPN License from Virginia required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
• Experience working in a Physician Office preferred
• Previous experience with practice specialty preferred
• Must have knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
  
  

MA Qualifications:

• Must be certified Medical Assistant. In lieu of certification at hire, must have successfully completed a medical assistant training program or have two years of experience as a Medical Assistant (eq. Army Medic, Navy Corpsman) at hire.
• For those that have completed a medical assistant training program or have two years of experience, must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 18 months of hire.
• Incumbents hired before March 2021 may be considered grandfathered in terms of education. Should an incumbent obtain the Medical Assistant certification, it would be considered a requirement of their role moving forward.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Proficiency in basic clinical skills as required by specialty (i.e. phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections) required.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred.
• Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
  
  

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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