LPN or CMA - Decatur

Springfield Clinic; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Flex Clinical Staff member to support patient care and office operations. The role requires assisting physicians, documenting in medical records, and coordinating tests and referrals as part of a patient-centered care team.

Qualifications include LPN or CMA education, IL licensure or CMA certification, and CPR within 30 days of hire. The position involves working in an in-office clinical setting with HIPAA compliance and continuous education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical information, chief complaints, vital signs and test results for physician examinations and document in the medical record.
• Assist the physician in examination and treatment by handing instruments, preparing equipment as per Infection Control Policy.
• Administer care treatments prescribed by the provider within scope of practice.
• Provide continuity of care by scheduling tests, relaying results, making referrals, and obtaining prior authorizations as needed.
• Protect patient rights and address complaints, acting as a patient advocate.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
• Demonstrate professionalism and adhere to dress code and policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients and staff and comply with HIPAA.

Skills

Patient care

Medical documentation

Infection control

Education

LPN or CMA 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 an LPN or CMA 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