JOB DESCRIPTION

Due to growth of our clinic we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic LPN or MA to join Four Rivers Community Health Center's team at our Salem location.

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: None

General Summary:

Would you like to work for an organization who serves patients from all walks of life and has been recognized for their commitment to the highest standards of healthcare Four Rivers' team of clinicians and staff who strive to provide the highest quality of care in a fast -paced and growing Federally Qualified Health care Center(FQHC).

Job summary:

Assists providers with patient care and follow-up providing direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting. Duties to include, but not limited to, interviewing patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients and assisting providers with physical exams and/or treatment. Continuing responsibilities including charting and clerical work as necessary to oversee phone prescriptions and refills to pharmacies. Additionally, the LPN or CMA will perform triage with patient phone calls to identify emergent and non-emergent situations per triage policy.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to carry out skills as outlined in nursing procedures for clinical areas including administration of prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards and clinical policy.
• Completes orientation checklist. Completes specific competency skills checklist
• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples. Collects specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered. 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, and medication dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records. Complete appropriate treatment questionnaires. Complete billing charges at end of each treatment. Ensure that ALL activities completed are charted within the patient’s medical record.
• Monitor incoming phone calls: All incoming calls are to be answered and addressed. If unable to receive call due to direct patient care requirements, voicemail messages will be returned as per policy and procedure directs return calls.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating provider orders/instructions.
• Ensure clinic areas are kept stocked at acceptable levels. Disinfect and clean exam/treatment rooms between patients. Infectious waste/sharps containers are emptied when full. Dirty linen will be removed from treatment areas daily.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.

Experience: Minimum one year of LPN or MA experience; clinic experience preferred.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions. Understanding of documentation standards.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment. Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
• Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.

Skills:

• Skill in reading and following written and oral medical orders.
• Skill in initiating appropriate emergency procedures.
• Skill in handling a number of tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in performing blood draws.

Abilities:

• Ability to use manual dexterity to perform medical treatments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations.

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• Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages.

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Equipment Operated: Phone, computer, medical charts, stethoscope, echocardiography (EKG) machine, ear-washing instruments, blood pressure cuff, speculums, and other nursing items. May involve use of walkers, wheelchairs, pulse oximetry, and oxygen tanks.

Work Environment: Medical exam and treatment rooms and medical offices. Environmental setting (lighting, temperature, air quality, and acoustics) controlled.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards. Daily standing, squatting, walking, bending, and maneuvering. May require lifting up to 50 pounds to transfer/turn patient with/without assistive devices. Stress can be triggered by workload and difficult patients.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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