Medical Assistant / LPN

Primary Health Solutions•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Medical Assistant / LPN works in Medical Operations and reports to the Practice Manager. Under a Provider’s direction, the role assists with patient examinations and treatment, supports patient education and care coordination, documents patient communications and clinical procedures, and helps maintain safe and effective clinic operations. The position has no direct reports. The starting hourly rate is $18.85 for a Medical Assistant, with potential increases based on years of relevant medical assistant experience. LPN pay starts at $25.37 per hour, with potential increases based on relevant experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Medical Assistant registration or certification required.
CPR certification required.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to solve practical problems, work with concrete variables where limited standardization exists, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to learn and use a practice management system, electronic medical record, Microsoft Word, text paging, the Internet, and the Intranet.
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room procedures and medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
Skill in taking vital signs, maintaining records, and recording test results.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish.
Skill working with geriatric patients and patients in lower socio-economic sectors of the community.

Responsibilities

Answer routine patient questions, resolve minor difficulties, and provide directions as authorized by the Provider.
Document patient communications and Provider-directed instructions in patient charts.
Connect patients with information about community resources, including classes, support groups, and pharmacy assistance programs.
Provide education and support to patients and families as directed by the Provider.
Assist patients with basic self-management goal setting using active listening and behavior modification principles.
Make appointments as needed and directed by the Provider.
Assist with routine office examinations and procedures, which may include administering injections, medications, vaccinations, and blood draws.
Document procedures and patient interactions in patient charts; track and attach laboratory and diagnostic results; and communicate results and orders to patients as directed by the Provider.
Liaise with pharmacies regarding new and refill prescriptions and follow up with patients as needed.
Participate in patient and practice-level meetings.
Assist with patient and population communications, such as calls or letters reminding patients about preventive or chronic care steps.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize equipment and examination rooms according to safety and clinical protocols.
Dispose of infectious and hazardous waste in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
Inventory and request supplies.
Participate in quality improvement activities, including meetings, PDSA work, pilots, data collection, and evaluation of practice or location performance metrics.
Support a shared-goal model to achieve high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.
Participate in scheduled pre-visit planning and huddles.
Facilitate care coordination after hospital or ER utilization, or following specialty-provider care.