Float Medical Assistant / LPN- $500 Sign on Bonus

Primary Health Solutions•Hamilton, OH

7d•$19 - $25

About The Position

The Float Medical Assistant / LPN works in Medical Operations and reports to the Practice Manager. This non-exempt position assists with patient examinations and treatment under a Provider’s direction. The role involves daily travel, with mileage reimbursement. Starting pay is $18.85 per hour for Medical Assistants and $25.36 per hour for LPNs, with potential increases based on relevant experience, plus a $2.00-per-hour float differential. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered. The position provides patient support and education, assists with routine clinical examinations and procedures, documents patient interactions and procedures, and helps coordinate care. It also supports clinic operations through room and equipment preparation, supply management, and participation in quality improvement and care-planning activities. There are no direct reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Medical Assistant registration or certification required.
CPR certification required.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to learn and use practice management and electronic medical record systems, Microsoft Word, text paging, the Internet, and the Intranet.
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room procedures and medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
Skill in taking vital signs and maintaining records and recording test results.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish.
Skill working with geriatric patients and patients in lower socio-economic sectors of the community.
Relevant experience may increase the starting rate of pay.

Responsibilities

Answer routine patient questions, resolve minor difficulties, and provide directions as authorized by a Provider.
Document patient communications and Provider-directed instructions in patient charts.
Support patients with information about community resources and provide education and support to patients and families as directed by the Provider.
Assist patients with basic self-management goal setting, using active listening and behavior modification principles.
Make appointments as directed by the Provider.
Assist with routine office examinations and procedures, which may include administering injections, medications, and vaccinations, and performing blood draws.
Document procedures and patient interactions in charts; track and attach laboratory and diagnostic results; and communicate results and orders to patients as directed by the Provider.
Liaise with pharmacies regarding new and refill prescriptions and follow up with patients as needed.
Participate in patient- and practice-level meetings and help with patient or population communications about preventive and chronic care needs.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize equipment and examination rooms according to safety and clinical protocols.
Dispose of infectious and hazardous waste according to OSHA guidelines.
Inventory and request supplies.
Participate in quality improvement activities, including meetings, PDSA, pilots, data collection, and evaluation of practice or location performance metrics.
Support a shared-goal model for high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.
Participate in scheduled pre-visit planning and huddles.
Coordinate care after hospital or emergency-room use and follow-up from specialty providers.