LPN/MA PEDIATRICS

Southcoast-Health-System-; Richmond Hill (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) match

PTO/Holidays

Bereavement leave

Job summary

South Coast Health is seeking a full-time LPN or Medical Assistant for our Pediatrics location in Richmond Hill, GA. The role involves assisting physicians, managing patient flow, chart preparation, and preparing patients for exams and procedures.

The position requires proficiency testing and current BLS/CPR certification, with responsibilities spanning patient care, documentation, and care coordination within the clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• LPN: Graduate of vocational/technical school; unrestricted LPN or Compact License.
• Medical Assistant: Accredited MA training program or equivalent; EMT-A/paramedic paths accepted.
• National cert option with defined experience exceptions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.
• Control patient flow in clinic.
• Prepare patient charts for appointments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Record vital signs (height, weight, BP, pulse, respirations, temperature).
• Document care and interventions per professional standards.
• Perform clinical duties as directed by Nurse or Physician.
• Coordinate care plans and track quality initiatives.
• Obtain discharge summaries for coordination of care.

Skills

Professionalism

Clear communication

Multitasking

Patient care

Education

LPN license

Medical Assistant training

EMT-A or paramedic

Job description

LPN/MA PEDIATRICS (Full Time)
Department: Pediatrics
Location: 89 Interchange Drive, Richmond Hill, GA

South Coast Health Is Looking For A Full-Time LPN or MA For Our Richmond Hill Peds Location

R esponsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks. Responsible for patient flow, appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services.

Requirements: Must pass proficiency test. Maintain current BLS/CPR Certification.

Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.
• Control patient flow in clinic.
• Prepare patient charts for appointments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures.
  
• Obtain/record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature).
• Document patient care observation and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
• Perform clinical duties as assigned by Nurse or Physician.
• Assist with patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions while integrating quality initiative measurements.
• Obtain discharge summaries from the hospital and other facilities as needed for coordination of care.
• May perform occasional medication injections or swab.

Qualifications:

• Ability to exercise professionalism in dealing with all levels of personnel, patients and patients' families.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to complete tasks as directed by physician and nursing staff.
• Ability to deal with many tasks at one time with flexibility.

Education/ Experience: High school graduate or equivalent required.

LPN: Graduate of vocational/technical school; unrestricted LPN or Compact License

Medical Assistant:

1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, or

2. Medical Assistant in the military, or

3. EMT-A or paramedic.

**An exception may be granted to individuals that have not attended an accredited training program but do have a national certification in medical assisting and (ii) a minimum of 2 years of medical assisting experience. Such exception may only occur following a thorough evaluation of the individual's experience; training/education; skills and qualifications, (ii) a determination by the Director of Nursing that such individual has the requisite skills and knowledge to perform as a Medical Assistant.

Benefits : Competitive salary, health, HSA, dental, vision, life, long term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution, supplemental insurance policies. PTO, holidays, jury duty and bereavement leave.

SouthCoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants selected for employment are subject to pre-employment drug testing.