LOCATION: LVD Health Center, Watersmeet, MI
SUPERVISOR: Clinic Care Coordinator
EMPLOYMENT: FullTime/Part Time – Non-Exempt
SALARY/PAY RATE: Based on Experience/Qualifications
Primary Responsibilities
- Greets and prepares patients for provider exam. Assists them with transfers and utilizes body mechanics and safety measures.
- Collects and records patient data (medical history, vital signs, height & weight).
- Performs chart review prior to clinic visit to obtain historical data and update medical record appropriately.
- Instructs patients in collection of lab tests (e.g., urinalysis & blood draws).
- Operates clinical equipment according to equipment procedures (EKG’s).
- Dresses wounds and assists with minor procedures.
- Monitors patient status; recognizes and reports abnormal findings or changes in condition. Reports findings to provider.
- Provides appropriate patient education and community resource lists as directed. Identifies patient’s need for additional information and communicates to provider.
- Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control. Cleans/sterilizes medical instruments and equipment per protocols.
- Ensures that soiled linens, sharps containers, and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed of according to infection control guidelines.
- Maintains timely and efficient flow during the clinical day, notifies patients of wait time if delayed. Assists in keeping provider on schedule.
- Notifies patients of test results, takes accurate telephone messages, monitors and completes tasks per policy.
- Assists with maintaining the medical department with standard levels of supplies.
- Assists with scheduling appointments and notifying patients of special follow-up.
- Documents patient information in E.H.R.
- Assists provider with medication orders/refills, referrals, prior authorizations and letters as directed.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
- Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
- Work independently and be able to adjust pace, organize daily activities and schedule, and accept responsibility for problems as they arise.
- Have the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Must be able to maintain a calm, courteous manner in an often demanding and stressful environment.
- Current Active License as Licensed Practical Nurse in Michigan.
- Minimum 3 years medical experience in a physician’s office or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred.
- Current BLS certification.
- Previous experience with Electronic Medical Record.
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively within teams and within a dynamic work environment.
- Interest and desire to work within a Native American community.
Work Conditions / Hazards
- Fast paced ambulatory clinic environment.
- Potential for daily exposure to blood and bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and chemicals.
Work Environment / Physical Demands
- Fast paced with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
- Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
- Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a laboratory and medical office environment.
- May wear PPE such as gloves or a mask.
- Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, grasping, carrying, and speaking.
- Occasional bending, stooping, lifting less than 20 pounds.
- May need to lift or turn patients who are disabled, with assistance if needed.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed.
- Frequent use of computer, keyboard, fax and copy machine, and telephone.
Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent.
This position is considered a sensitive position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing. All offers of employment are conditional based on the applicant submitting to and successfully passing a drug and alcohol screen which includes THC and future random drug testing in accordance with LVDHC’s testing procedure.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and applicable background checks related to the position.
Additional Benefits
- A fun, safe, fast paced work environment
- Employee Meal Discounts
- Gas Discount at Citgo C-Store
- Golf Discounts
- Paid Lunch
- Paid Holidays
- Access to training programs
Great Benefits for Full Time Employees offered after 90 days of employment
- LVD Pays 80% of the cost of these benefits with only a 20% responsibility from the employee.
- Health – Offering 14 different medical coverages.