Medical Assistant/LVN [Brackettville]

United Medical Centers, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Medical Centers, Inc. in Brackettville, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant/LVN to support clinical teams in patient care and health education.

You will provide age-appropriate nursing assistance and help with disease prevention activities, within established policies and in coordination with providers. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, vocational medical assistant training or LVN license (Texas), medical assistant certification/registration, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate from accredited vocational training for medical assistants or LVN.
• Certification or registration as Medical Assistant is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Experience in patient education in diabetes, hypertension, cardiac, pediatrics and related health topics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care under supervision according to established policies and procedures.
• Deliver age-appropriate care and identify age-specific needs (infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Participate in health education and disease prevention activities in the clinic and community as needed.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations, PCMH standards and performance improvement activities.

Skills

CPR

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification/registration

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas)

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision and direction of the Clinical Nursing Coordinator/DON and in coordination with providers/mid-level providers, assists in providing care in the area(s) assigned in accordance with established philosophy, policies and procedures. Responsible for demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. Must be able to identify and categorize each patient’s age specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent or geriatric patients. Assists in the provisions of health education and disease prevention services in the community as needed or required. Responsible for compliance with the other requirements affecting the clinic such as State/Federal regulations, PCMH, and compliance/Performance Improvement standards. United Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited vocational training program for medical assistants. Certification or registration as Medical Assistant required. Or Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing. Current license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the State of Texas.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

Must have current CPR certification. Prior experience in various nursing areas preferred. Prior experience in patient education primarily in diabetes, hypertension, cardiac, pediatrics, immunizations and other health related education programs preferred.