Flex Clinical LPN/CMA - Allergy

Springfield Clinic•Springfield, IL

20h

About The Position

The Flex Clinical Staff member provides patient care according to individual patient needs and within the rules and regulations of their scope of practice. The role also involves managing daily office operations. The position reports to the Operations Manager and works in an office setting during the hours the clinic is available to patients and families.

Requirements

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

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 in accordance with Infection Control Policy.
Administer treatments prescribed by the provider within scope of practice.
Support continuity of care by entering orders, scheduling tests and procedures, relaying patient 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 complaints regarding service.
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
Maintain professionalism and comply with 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 yearly evaluation.
Comply with Springfield Clinic incident reporting policies and procedures.
Adhere to OSHA and Springfield Clinic training and accomplishment requirements as required by policy.
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.