LPN - SPG

Shore Medical Center; Margate City (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shore Medical Center in New Jersey is seeking a medical assistant to provide primary clinical support to the provider, patient and family. The role involves collecting health history, supporting examinations, administering medications as directed, and maintaining patient records with confidentiality.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively, demonstrates a patient-friendly demeanor, participates in infection control, and contributes to a positive patient experience through teamwork and

Qualifications

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients.
• Documents assessments and test results in medical records.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital statistics and updates patient information.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered by physician.
• Administers medications and treatments as directed.
• Handles patient inquiries and coordinates care.
• Maintains medical supply levels and sterilization procedures.
• Assists with exams and diagnostic procedures.
• Documents test results and patient responses.

Job description

General Summary:

Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s condition. Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing of same in medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care. The ideal candidate would help provide quality patient care, is a team player, has a positive attitude, and possesses exceptional customer service while ensuring a positive patient experience, must be able to communicate effectively with patients and families, maintain a friendly demeanor, and be compassionate and understanding.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Collects specimens for laboratory analysis.

• Obtains vital statistics and updates patient information; records notes in patient e-chart.

• Provides basic patient care as ordered by physician, mid-levels and allied health professionals. Administers medications and treatments as directed. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.

• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records.

• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician and health professional advice/instructions.

• Handles patient telephone inquiries regarding medical information and advice, following practice triage protocols. Handles pharmacy communications regarding patient prescriptions.

• Maintains medical supply levels in exam rooms. Responsible for instrument sterilization procedures.

• Functions according to delegated authority and follows practice policies/procedures.

• Maintains patient confidentiality and performs position responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner.

• Other similar and related duties as assigned.