Medical Assistant (MA) - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urbana Family Medicine & Pediatrics

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Urbana, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team at Urbana Family Medicine & Pediatrics. This role is crucial in delivering excellent patient care within a faith-based, patient-focused organization that values compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. The MA/LPN will work closely with physicians to ensure services are provided within the scope of practice and state guidelines, contributing to the overall well-being of the community.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED
Active Medical Assisting certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NRCMA, NCMA, NCCT) required within 12 months of start date, or Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) if MA certification is unobtainable (not accepted in South Carolina)
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Active state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure or LPN applicant
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
One year of clinical patient care experience (preferred, not required)
One year of medical assistant healthcare experience (preferred, not required)
Two years of clerical experience in a physician’s office (preferred, not required)
Possesses problem-solving skills
Basic computer skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages of the patients
Ability to learn and use a computer-based patient appointment scheduling and registration system
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team
Strong interpersonal communication and organization skills

Nice To Haves

One year of medical assistant healthcare experience
Two years of clerical experience in a physician’s office
One year of clinical patient care experience

Responsibilities

Reviewing and updating health records
Measuring vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration, blood pressure, weight, and height
Preparing treatment rooms for upcoming examinations
Greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
Preparing and reviewing patient charts for upcoming visits by verifying that all diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records are correct and up to date
Performing departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stocking supplies, tracking referrals, and answering phones
Troubleshooting and resolving problems promptly
Collaborating with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs
Implementing the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice
Appropriately labeling and packaging specimens, as trained
Assisting in providing indirect care through various clerical or administrative duties as assigned by the registered nurse
Acting as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested
Assisting provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions