LPN or Medical Assistant - Per Diem Float - Radiation Oncology

Summit Health CityMD•Clifton, NJ

16d•$34 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians . When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. Per Diem Float to Radiation Oncology locations in Berkeley Heights, Florham Park and Clifton Essential Job functions : Responsible for providing professional nursing care to the office patients in noncomplex situations under the supervision of Physician and Clinical Practice Manager or Clinical Coordinator. Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy. Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions. Maintains efficient patient flow. Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens. Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures. Documents appropriately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care. Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient. Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR. Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines. Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in HER Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR. Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly. Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit. Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR. Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR. Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR. Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR. Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital. General Job functions: Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste. Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly. Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy. Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned. Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules. Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned. Physical Job Requirements: Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration. Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration. Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account. Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place. Dexterity of hands and fingers. Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking). Environmental Risks: Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes Loud noises Vibration Extreme temperatures Confined spaces Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen Magnetic fields Radiation Sharps Latex Blood-borne Pathogens: Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non intact skin, or tissue specimens.preferred.with on Only Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible Unplanned or unexpected exposure

Requirements

Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program required.
New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
0 – 1 years experience.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred
2-4 years experience preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to the office patients in noncomplex situations under the supervision of Physician and Clinical Practice Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.
Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions.
Maintains efficient patient flow.
Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines.
Accurately labels specimens.
Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
Documents appropriately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
Administers injections according to appropriate protocol.
Documents injections accurately in HER Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
Ensures proper preparation for patient visit.
Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.
Documents appropriately in EHR.
Reviews and updates medication list in EHR.
Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.
Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.