Flex Clinical LPN/CMA - Allergy

Springfield Clinic•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Flex Clinical Staff member provides patient care tailored to the needs of the patient population, within the rules and regulations of their scope of practice, and manages the daily operations of the office. The role works in an office setting during the hours the Clinic is available to patients and families. Sitting and standing average 50-50%, with minimal lifting and occasional lifting in orthopedics, geriatrics, and internal medicine.

Requirements

Education as an LPN or CMA through an approved program.
Current licensure in Illinois as an LPN or certification as a CMA.
CPR certification in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines, required within 30 days of hire.
Ability to assume accountability and responsibility for one's own practice and delegated responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Obtain medical information, chief complaints, vital signs, and diagnostic test results in preparation for physician examinations, and document them in the medical record.
Assist physicians with patient examinations and treatment by handing instruments, providing dressings, and preparing equipment according to Infection Control Policy.
Administer treatments prescribed by the provider within the scope of practice.
Support continuity of care for provider-prescribed treatment plans by entering orders, scheduling tests and procedures, relaying results to providers and patients as appropriate, making referrals, and obtaining prior authorizations or certifications as needed.
Serve as a patient advocate by protecting patient rights and responding to service complaints.
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
Maintain professionalism by adhering to performance standards, including the dress code.
Protect the confidentiality of patients and staff.
Maintain knowledge by attending appropriate education programs, reading current journals and literature, and documenting activities for the yearly evaluation.
Comply with Springfield Clinic incident reporting policies and procedures.
Adhere to required OSHA and Springfield Clinic training and accomplishments.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Orient new personnel to the specialty.
Perform other job duties as assigned.