LPN Medical Assistant Lead

United Vein & Vascular Centers•Atlanta, GA

55d•Hybrid

About The Position

United Vein & Vascular Centers is a rapidly expanding healthcare innovator focused on providing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive vein and vascular care. We are seeking dynamic team members to join our exceptional team of skilled physicians and passionate staff. This position will cover our Georgia Market, including clinics in Alpharetta, Athens, Duluth, and Kennesaw. We offer a supportive culture with a deep commitment to the success of our patients and our teams, investing in employee growth and career advancement. We provide a competitive compensation package, outstanding work-life balance, health, vision, and dental benefits, a 401K plan with match, life insurance (100% company paid), and PTO with paid holidays. We foster a highly-engaged culture where your voice is heard, you are connected to a community of professionals who share your values, and you can thrive.

Requirements

Current State or Multi-State Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Minimum of two years of experience as a nurse in a patient care setting.
Must have the ability to travel to Alpharetta, Athens, Duluth and Kennesaw clinics.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider through American Heart Association.
Mastery of standard operating procedures related to: Infection control practices, sterile technique, steam sterilizers (autoclaves), supply management, medication safety and preparation, patient and team safety initiatives and documentation electronic medical record.
Analytical thinking skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
Expert computer skills and electronic medical records documentation.
Ability to manage activities of the team and motivate others in a team environment.
Dependable; able to meet reliable attendance and punctuality standards.
For internal candidates, employment status must be in good standing; no recent disciplinary actions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Clinical Lead strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the competency and appropriateness of services provided by Clinical Technologists within an assigned market.
Ensure Clinical Technologists perform high-quality, team-based patient care for both clinical and administrative functions.
Act as the subject matter expert and oversee Clinical Technologist responsibilities and duties within their scope of practice.
Oversight of onboarding, competency assessment, and ongoing training of all Clinical Technologists in the market.
Travel to assigned clinics as requested by supervisor or Clinical Program Manager.
Serve as the trainer and educational resource to Clinical Technologists, including training new employees and coaching those needing additional training.
Provide oversight and final sign-off for new hire Clinical Technologists.
Understand and ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and workflows within scope of practice and scope of responsibility.
Assist other staff members with their duties in the spirit of teamwork to ensure effective and efficient clinic operations when not actively engaged in coaching or training.
Seek opportunities for continuous improvement and collaborate with clinical and operational leadership on implementation of Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives.
Complete assigned peer chart audits and submit to clinical and operational supervisor.
Collaborate with supply chain team to ensure appropriate medication and supplies are available for clinic operations.
Oversee inventory is completed in each assigned clinic and information sent to supply chain team by requested date.
Assist with interviews of Clinical Technologists, as requested.
Work in conjunction with Facility Administrator and Clinical Program Manager on Clinical Technologists feedback sessions and annual reviews.
Drive efficient patient flow; use eCW to update patient status throughout visit, promptly room patients, perform patient verification process, obtain and document vital signs, take patient photos, and turn over patient rooms.
Demonstrate and promote a work culture committed to UVVC’s Core Values: Understanding, Nurturing, Ingenuity, Trust, Excellence, and Diversity.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with UVVC’s Standards of Conduct as outlined in our Employee Handbook.
Proactively identify areas of risk.
Fill in as a Clinical Technologist on a temporary and limited basis during critical staffing shortages.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with UVVC policies, HIPAA, and other applicable laws and regulations.