Certified Medical Assistant OR LPN - Women's Health Newark

LMHS Careers • Newark, OH

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About The Position

Under the assessment and supervision of a Registered Nurse and OB/GYN provider, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse performs patient care activities to assist healthcare providers with technical and clinical procedures in the patient care area. The position is with Licking Memorial Health Systems’ Women’s Health service in Newark.

The role includes completing patient intake, documenting in paper and electronic medical records, performing authorized clinical tasks, and assisting providers with procedures. The employee communicates patient symptoms, reactions, progress, and other care-related information to the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Nurse. The position also requires maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating professional guest-relations and teamwork skills, and completing orientation and any applicable annual education.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write and follow verbal or written instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete orientation as specified to gain familiarity with LMHS policies, procedures, and patient-care techniques in assigned patient-care areas.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to perform phlebotomy, take vital signs, use a glucometer, perform urinalysis and urine pregnancy testing, and collect and prepare specimens as applicable to the practice setting.
• Competency using a personal computer and documenting in medical records.

Nice To Haves

• AAMA or AMT Medical Assistant certification preferred upon hire; otherwise, certification is required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient intake under the supervision of a physician, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Registered Nurse.
• Complete appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Perform authorized technical tasks, including checking vital signs, collecting and processing routine specimens, and performing phlebotomy.
• Assist providers with procedures.
• Inform the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Nurse of patient symptoms, reactions, progress, and other information related to patient care.
• Document information in paper and electronic medical records according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive appearance and attitude and demonstrate guest-relations skills, interpersonal skills, and team values.
• Maintain patient, staff, and corporate confidentiality in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED