LPN or Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

Mary Washington Healthcare • Fredericksburg, VA

3d • 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 for the physician, obtaining and documenting patient vital signs, performing EKG strips, and other assigned nursing duties. The position also involves learning front office functions to provide backup support and coverage as needed, filling out disability forms, and working with third-party payors for authorizations and pre-certifications. The role requires rotation and coverage for clinical staffing needs in various Mary Washington Medical Group practices.

Requirements

• For LPN: Valid LPN License from Virginia required.
• For LPN: AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• For MA: 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 MA: 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.
• For MA: AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• For MA: 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients to include obtaining and documenting patient vitals (height, weight, BP).
• Rooms patients.
• 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.

Benefits

• MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE).
• We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.
• It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed