Clinical MA

Coplin Health Systems•Elizabeth, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse or RMA provides quality patient care and promptly maintains medical records to ensure patient needs are met, in accordance with professional standards of care, licensure restrictions, federal and state regulations, accrediting agency standards, grant mandates, and Coplin Health System’s mission, policies, and procedures. Provides safe, competent, and efficient clinical support for patient encounters in accordance with proper scope of practice and licensure, provider directives, FQHC regulations, and Coplin’s mission and core values. Will provide clinical healthcare services at a primary clinic site, but will be assigned to other sites as deemed necessary. Documents all patient visits/interactions in accordance with clinical policy and procedure and best practices to ensure the integrity and completeness of patient records. Delivers quality patient healthcare in a safe, efficient, and competent manner. Assists in necessary screenings and procedures, including those that may involve members of the opposite sex (e.g., observed drug screens). Attends and participates in patient care reports, daily huddles, team meetings, and other staff meetings as determined by supervisor. Obtains WV and OH Board of Pharmacy reports according to policy. Administers medications, as per order, in accordance with seven (7) rights – right medication, right patient, right dosage, right route, right time, right reason, and right documentation. Practices within his/her scope of expertise and licensure. Participates and/or assists with site-specific projects and specialty programs (e.g. Diabetes, Well Child, BCCSP) as assigned. Assists with the development of written clinical policies and procedures as requested. Participates in the development of risk management protocols as requested. Maintains confidentiality of all patient care information as required by HIPAA and Coplin policies and procedures. Ensures that patient rights are protected. Assists in maintaining clinical areas and equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards (e.g., infection control policies and procedures). Continually enhances clinical practice by participating in professional development opportunities. Mentors the growth and development of co-workers through day to day guidance and in-service on areas of expertise. Maintains good working relationships with co-workers. Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer and/or other members of the management team.

Requirements

If an RMA, must be certified/registered and have a current certification in CPR.
If a Nurse, a degree from an accredited school of nursing, current (unrestricted) state nursing licensure in WV or OH (as required by facility placement), and current certification in CPR required.
Employees are expected to follow CHS safety and health policies.
Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all applicants. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
Department of Homeland Security: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS.
Direct Deposit: All employees are required to have bi-weekly payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Other Requirements of Employment: WV Cares Clearance, Drug Screening, Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Collaboration
Communication
Consultation
Facilitation
Analysis
Critical Evaluation
Ethical Practice
Computation

Responsibilities

Provides safe, competent, and efficient clinical support for patient encounters in accordance with proper scope of practice and licensure, provider directives, FQHC regulations, and Coplin’s mission and core values.
Will provide clinical healthcare services at a primary clinic site, but will be assigned to other sites as deemed necessary.
Documents all patient visits/interactions in accordance with clinical policy and procedure and best practices to ensure the integrity and completeness of patient records.
Delivers quality patient healthcare in a safe, efficient, and competent manner.
Assists in necessary screenings and procedures, including those that may involve members of the opposite sex (e.g., observed drug screens).
Attends and participates in patient care reports, daily huddles, team meetings, and other staff meetings as determined by supervisor.
Obtains WV and OH Board of Pharmacy reports according to policy.
Administers medications, as per order, in accordance with seven (7) rights – right medication, right patient, right dosage, right route, right time, right reason, and right documentation.
Practices within his/her scope of expertise and licensure.
Participates and/or assists with site-specific projects and specialty programs (e.g. Diabetes, Well Child, BCCSP) as assigned.
Assists with the development of written clinical policies and procedures as requested.
Participates in the development of risk management protocols as requested.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient care information as required by HIPAA and Coplin policies and procedures.
Ensures that patient rights are protected.
Assists in maintaining clinical areas and equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards (e.g., infection control policies and procedures).
Continually enhances clinical practice by participating in professional development opportunities.
Mentors the growth and development of co-workers through day to day guidance and in-service on areas of expertise.
Maintains good working relationships with co-workers.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer and/or other members of the management team.