MA/LPN - Specialty (Covington Cardiovascular)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The MA/LPN provides medical assistance to a physician or nurse practitioner in a professional manner and cares for patients compassionately and efficiently. The role handles patient phone calls and patient care in the office, and performs EKGs and CLIA-waived tests as appropriate. The position is with Covington Cardiovascular at St. Tammany Health System and is scheduled for 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m>.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Good working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
Current BLS certification through an ILCOR-provided course, including a manikin check-off; certification must be kept current.
Ability to maintain composure under difficult and stressful conditions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently with little supervision.
Tact and diplomacy in interpersonal skills.
For LPN applicants: a Licensed Practical Nurse diploma from an accredited school and a current Licensed Practical Nursing license.
For Medical Assistant applicants: certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent on-the-job training consisting of three or more years.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
Two to five years of experience in a physician office setting.
Physician’s office experience.
Experience with EPIC (EMR).
Experience with insurance processes in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Provide medical assistance to a physician or nurse practitioner.
Provide caring, efficient, and compassionate patient care in the office.
Handle patient phone calls.
Perform EKGs and CLIA-waived tests as appropriate.
Maintain current BLS certification and, for LPNs, keep the nursing license current and maintain annual and continuing education credits.
Conduct oneself according to the health system’s mission, vision, and values.