Licensed Practice Nurse or Medical Assistant - UVA Stuarts Draft Family Practice
About The Position
This role is for a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) or a Medical Assistant (MA) at UVA Stuarts Draft Family Practice. The position offers a competitive bonus. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care, patient education, and reinforcing care plans in an ambulatory setting under the supervision of a physician or RN designee. This includes serving all age populations. The MA provides clinical and administrative support, assists with patient care, takes vital signs, performs laboratory tests, and supports licensed healthcare professionals in an ambulatory setting. This role also requires serving all age populations and may involve patient care, vital signs, assisting licensed professionals, performing lab tests, quality control, and clinical intake.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program (for LPN)
- None Required (for LPN)
- Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding (for LPN)
- American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification required (for LPN)
- High School Diploma or equivalent required (for MA)
- None required (for MA)
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required (for MA)
- Currently enrolled or have completion of a Medical Assistant Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and/or hold a current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA (for MA)
- Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 6 months from the date of hire (for MA)
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, ongoing education, and reinforcement of care plans in an ambulatory setting.
- Assist the registered nurse and/or provider through data collection concerning the physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients.
- Organize and prioritize nursing care activities considering patient needs and the interdisciplinary team.
- Implement age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the registered nurse/provider.
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of care given.
- Provide ongoing education and reinforcement of care plans.
- Provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
- Assume responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.
- Demonstrate teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
- Assist in assuring effective and efficient clinic operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication.
- Complete standardized rooming and perform clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.
- Provide clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures, including preparing laboratory specimens, performing testing, cleaning instruments/equipment, disposing of contaminated supplies, performing wound care, and administering medications.
- Organize and prioritize daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
- Reinforce patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs.
- Maintain supplies and equipment.
- Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered.
- Perform administrative support responsibilities, including drafting letters, assisting with forms, facilitating scheduling, pending medication refills, assisting with in-basket messaging, and assisting with clinic/chart prep.
- Recognize the importance of time-sensitive issues.
Benefits
- Competitive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
