LPN/MA PEDIATRICS

SouthCoast Health; Rincon, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

HSA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

PTO

Job summary

South Coast Health is seeking a Full-Time LPN or Medical Assistant for our Rincon Pediatrics location. The role supports physicians with patient care, clerical duties, and clinic organization to ensure smooth patient flow and accurate chart management.

Requirements include passing proficiency testing and maintaining current BLS/CPR certification. The position offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• LPN license or Medical Assistant training preferred.
• Ability to maintain CPR/BLS certification current.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Manage patient flow and chart preparation for appointments.
• Obtain and record vital signs during visits.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Document observations and coordinate care plans.
• Discharge summaries coordination when needed.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical tasks

Communication

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

LPN license

Medical Assistant training

Job description

LPN/MA PEDIATRICS (Full Time)
Department: Pediatrics
Location: 814 Towne Park Drive, Rincon, GA

South Coast Health is looking for a Full-Time LPN or MA for our Rincon 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.

EEO, DFW, MFVD