LPN or Cert-Reg Medical Assistant (100% Full Time, Days)-Jackson Health Center

Adena Health System • Jackson, OH

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About The Position

Adena Health is looking for a highly motivated Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Jackson Family Medicine and Pediatrics team. 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. 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 certification.
• 1-2 years experience in medical office or similar capacity.
• 1-2 years experience in similar capacity if acting in the Scribe role.
• Graduate of an accredited program in Practical Nursing for LPN role.
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Ohio required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide professional care through the application of clinical skills and processes to assigned patients.
• Provide direct patient care and work collaboratively with other members of the care team.
• Access confidential patient information.
• Function clinically under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Enter information into the Electronic Medical Record or Chart if working in a Scribe role.
• Document the physician's or licensed independent practitioner's dictation and/or activities.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work-Life Balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree