LPN Clinic or Cert-Reg Medical Assistant (100% Full Time, Days)- Endocrinology

Adena Health System•Chillicothe, OH

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a clinic where you can work with two physicians, one Nurse Practitioner and one Certified Diabetes Educator. The clinic has a large focus on diabetes care. Common duties the MA or LPN will be responsible for include medical screening, completing Point of Care A1C's. and downloading insulin pumps. Position Summary for Medical Assistant: The Certified-Registered Medical Assistant (MA) provides professional care through the application of clinical skills and processes to assigned patients. This individual provides direct care and works collaboratively with other members of the care team to achieve optimal patient care. This incumbent has access to confidential patient information, provides direct patient care, and functions clinically under the direct supervision of the physician. If working in a Scribe role this individual enters information into the Electronic Medical Record or Chart at the direction of a physician or licensed independent practitioner. The Scribe does not and may not act independently but documents the physician's or licensed independent practitioner's dictation and/or activities. This incumbent also reports to the practice manager or designee. Position Summary for Licensed Practical Nurse: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care through the application of nursing skills and processes to assigned patients. This individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other members of the care team to achieve optimal patient care. This incumbent has access to confidential patient information, provides direct patient care, has the authority to make independent decisions within scope of practice, and functions clinically under the direct supervision of the physician. This incumbent also reports to the clinic manager or designee for non-clinical functions.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or LPN, RN with Current Ohio license
Registered through American Allied Health (AAH), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
Successful completion of Adena skills assessment and written test annually.
BLS - Basic Life Support
1-2 years experience in medical office or similar capacity. Medical office experience preferred.
1-2 years experience in similar capacity if acting in the Scribe role.
Graduate of an accredited program in Practical Nursing.
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Ohio required
experience in a similar capacity 1-2 years preferred.
Medical Office experience

Nice To Haves

Medical office experience preferred.
experience in a similar capacity 1-2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

medical screening
completing Point of Care A1C's
downloading insulin pumps
provides professional care through the application of clinical skills and processes to assigned patients
provides direct care and works collaboratively with other members of the care team to achieve optimal patient care
enters information into the Electronic Medical Record or Chart at the direction of a physician or licensed independent practitioner
documents the physician's or licensed independent practitioner's dictation and/or activities
provides professional nursing care through the application of nursing skills and processes to assigned patients
has the authority to make independent decisions within scope of practice