LPN or Medical Assistant - Rheumatology - FT

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

1d•$21 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Medical Assistant (MA) with 3 years of experience or CMA certification. The role is responsible for providing LPN nursing services in a physician office practice, managing patient flow, obtaining and documenting patient vital signs, performing EKG strips, and other assigned nursing duties. The position requires a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and service, and may involve learning front office functions to provide backup support. The role also involves working with third-party payors for authorizations and pre-certifications, and rotating/providing coverage for clinical staffing needs in various Mary Washington Medical Group practices.

Requirements

LPN Qualifications: Valid LPN License from Virginia required. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
MA Qualifications: Must be certified Medical Assistant. In lieu of certification at hire, must have successfully completed a medical assistant training program or have two years of experience as a Medical Assistant (eq. Army Medic, Navy Corpsman) at hire. For those that have completed a medical assistant training program or have two years of experience, must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 18 months of hire. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
Proficiency in basic clinical skills as required by specialty (i.e. phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections) required.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality required.
Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands.
Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
Ability to lift 35 lbs.
Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.
Auditory and visual skills to include color determination.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to reach above/overhead.
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Physician Office preferred.
Previous experience with practice specialty preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred.
Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
Incumbents hired before March 2021 may be considered grandfathered in terms of education.

Responsibilities

Provides general nursing care to patients to include obtaining and documenting patient vitals (height, weight, BP).
Rooms patients and facilitates patient flow throughout the office.
Assists Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Obtains patient history, chief complaint and vitals and documents in the medical record.
Ensures adequate materials and supplies are available at all times.
Provides patient and family education as appropriate.
Responds to and provides guidance for return calls to patients for patient treatment related phone inquiries.
Ensures patient appointments are assigned according to risk and severity.
Maintains/reviews patient charts, records and other pertinent documents and reports.
Establishes and maintains a high standard for customer satisfaction and customer service.
Schedules patient appointments for office visits.
Assists patients with scheduling of procedures, tests, and radiological exams.
Obtains authorization for procedures and studies as required.
Schedules patient surgeries.
Ensures necessary films are available for surgeries and appointments.
Learns front office functions, providing backup support and coverage as required.
Fills out disability forms for MD/PA to review and sign.
Works with third party payors to obtain authorization/pre-certification for surgeries, diagnostic testing, and other procedures ordered by physician.
Rotates/provides coverage for clinical staffing needs in various Mary Washington Medical Group practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.