Certified Medical Assistant or LPN - Primary Care

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority•Cherokee, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision the incumbent is responsible for a variety of administrative and clinical skills established by the Primary Care Nurse Manager/MD/RN Supervisor. Under supervision he/she is responsible for following the plan of care established by the physician. The Certified Medical Assistant assists in performing and providing clinical care, duties, and tasks for patients of all ages. Recognizes and reports to the registered nurse or medical provider abnormal findings related to vital signs, clinical signs and symptoms, and laboratory findings. The Certified Medical Assistant provides nursing care according to established procedures; under the supervision of the charge nurse or supervisor. This is done under the supervision of the Director, Division of Clinical Services/Director, Division of Nursing or his/her designee. The work is evaluated for technical soundness and adherence to professional standards. The LPN plans, schedules, and provides care in coordination with the medical care plan and attempts to solve problems with MD/RN guidance. This is done under the supervision of the RN Lead and the Director of Nursing for Primary Care. The work is evaluated for technical soundness and adherence to professional standards.

Requirements

An Associate of Applied Science degree from a CAAHEP-accredited college preferred.
Must be certified through the following associations, National Healthcare Association (NHA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or National Associate of Health Professionals (NAHP)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be substituted, is required of the position. Can be acquired through the facility following appointment to position.
Applicant must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience is preferred.
Proficiency rated at 6 weeks.

Responsibilities

Answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Greet patients and updates patient registration information.
Preparing and typing correspondence.
Processing, coding, and completing insurance claim forms.
Processing mail.
Maintaining supplies and equipment.
Arranging for hospital admissions and outside referrals for the physician with direction from a physician or physician’s assistant.
Calling prescriptions to the pharmacy for the physician.
Takes and records vital signs and reports deviations to the registered nurse or physician.
Recording patient interview, history and chief complaint.
Providing patient education with regards to CIH policies such as explanation of the pain contract, medications, home treatments, and special diets.
Preparing patients for examinations and performing routine screening tests.
Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens (urine, stool, throat cultures and sputum).
Performing basic lab tests.
Performing EKGs.
Preparing and administering medications with physician’s authorizations. Not to include IV preparation or administration.
Change dressing, applying bandages, removing sutures and other first aid procedures.
Maintaining supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilizing instruments.
Completes finger stick glucose monitoring.
Assists primary care providers with diagnostic test, examining patients, etc.
Monitors intake and output, including monitoring IVs.
Performs vision acuity (Snellen).
Documents vital signs and other medical data to the appropriate record.
Initiates appropriate resuscitative measures in an emergency situation.
Operates a variety of specialized medical equipment, such as suction pumps, oxygen equipment, automatic BP cuffs, and oxygen saturation units, etc. Recognizes malfunctioning and unsafe equipment and initiates corrective action.
Initiates appropriate action when safety measures are required to protect patients.
Maintains a safe environment through the practice of Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation, medical waste/chemical management and containment. Isolates infected patients. Cleans patient contact areas and equipment according to policies and OSHA regulations.
Promotes patient advocacy and confidentiality.
Directly observes and evaluates patient care.
Participates in ongoing nursing quality assurance program.
Utilizes the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for documentation of clinical visits, interventions and screenings and assessments.
Utilizes the care management platform for documentation of contacts, screenings and assessments and notifications.
Demonstrates the ability to establish good interpersonal working relationships with patients and staff.
Assists with and makes recommendations about supplies and equipment needs.
Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment.
Demonstrates ability and willingness to adapt to special circumstances, such as, staffing shortages, patient emergencies, fluctuations in census, and disasters.