MA/LPN - STPN Covington Clinic

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The MA/LPN provides medical assistance to a physician or nurse practitioner and cares for patients in a professional, compassionate, and efficient manner. The role handles patient phone calls and office-based patient care, and performs EKGs and CLIA-waived tests as appropriate. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 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 checkoff.
• 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 candidates: diploma from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing school and a current Licensed Practical Nursing license.
• For Medical Assistant candidates: certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent on-the-job training consisting of three or more years.
• Good physical health and ability to stand, sit, or walk for long periods; lift at least 50 pounds; and work with a moderate level of noise.
• Able to perform the stated physical activities, including handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, balancing, stooping, and crouching.

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 within a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assistance to a physician or nurse practitioner.
• Provide patients with caring, efficient, and compassionate care in the office.
• Handle patient phone calls.
• Perform EKGs and CLIA-waived tests as appropriate.
• Maintain current BLS certification and, for LPNs, maintain a current license and annual and continuing education credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED