Clinical Assistant LPN, Urgent Care

Salem Clinic P C • Salem, OR

7d • $28 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant LPN supports professional health care for urgent care clinic patients according to established standards and practices. Working as part of a team, the LPN welcomes and rooms patients, records vital signs and test results, administers prescribed medications and treatments, assists providers with examinations and procedures, and helps maintain timely patient flow. The role also includes patient instruction, arranging tests and admissions, maintaining confidentiality and safe clinical environments, and serving as a clinical resource for medical assistants. The position is based at Salem Clinic Main and Salem Clinic South in Salem, Oregon, and is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of medical practice and care, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures, medical terminology, medical equipment and instruments, and common safety hazards and precautions.
• Skill in assisting with treatments and medications as directed, taking vital signs, and documenting medical records and test results.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality-control standards and respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Clear communication skills and ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions; ask clarifying questions when needed.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing assignments and work pace.
• Ability to recognize problems and share ideas for solutions; good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use computer programs expected for patient care and type at least 30 words per minute.
• Team-player attitude, positivity, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform general rooming duties during patient visits and administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with Salem Clinic standards.
• Prepare equipment and assist medical providers during treatments, examinations, and testing.
• Observe, record, and report information about patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Maintain timely patient flow throughout the day.
• Greet patients, prepare them for examinations, and instruct them in collecting samples and completing tests.
• Arrange patient testing and admissions.
• Respond to and refer incoming telephone calls; instruct patients and families about medications and treatments.
• Record test and examination results.
• Understand nursing workflows related to clinic Quality Metrics and educate patients about required testing.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Serve as a clinical resource for medical assistants.
• Follow safe principles for lifting, patient transfers, and ergonomics.
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist with departmental and non-patient-care assignments.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• May precept new staff or students during orientation.
• May order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution.
• Clinic-paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees; 50% of premiums paid for part-time employees.
• Free lab and imaging services at Salem Clinic for employees covered by the Clinic’s medical plan.
• Health Reimbursement Account.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Athletic and weight-management club credits.
• Bilingual pay differential program offering a 3% wage increase if qualified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree