Primary Care Clinic - LPN/Medical Assistant FT Days

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center•Coffeyville, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a 25-bed, non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949. As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) provides professional, compassionate, appropriate and individualized routine care, observes patients’ health, assists practitioners and registered nurses, and communicates instructions to patients regarding medication, treatment, home-based care, and preventative lifestyle changes.

Requirements

Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
Understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant scope
Knowledgeable in policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
Knowledgeable of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiar with electronic medical health care record systems
Ability to maintain quality control standards
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, required
Current Licensed Practical Nurse with the State of Kansas, required
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, required
Current Medical Assistant certification with the State of Kansas, required
BLS, required

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferred

Responsibilities

Obtain and record patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records
Deliver compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients and families
Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
Monitor patients throughout their treatment
Perform routine checks of patients’ vital signs
Ensure that patients take their medication
Liaise with patients’ families
Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations
Assure patient chart completeness, records changes and Medicare reports with 98% accuracy
Order supplies based on department needs
Complete reports in a timely and accurate manner
Assist with patient set-up and clean up
Assist with maintaining orderliness of department
Prepares necessary documentation and charting for patients
Greet patients and visitors
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.