Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - Norway Family Practice

Sanford Health•Iron Mountain, MI

8d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson is seeking a personable, detail-oriented Clinic Medical Assistant or LPN to join our Primary Care team. Our Primary Care Clinic is being completely renovated with an updated waiting area, exam rooms, and workspaces. We offer one-on-one training with an experienced team, a desirable Monday-Friday schedule (no weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts), and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are looking for meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to work in a patient-centered environment, we’d love to connect with you!

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
Licensed Practical Nurse license awarded by the State of Michigan.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire.
Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program or applicable on the job clinical experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire.
If travel to offsite locations is required, must possess a valid driver’s license and have a driving record without a significant history of accidents and/or convictions of moving violations.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a licensed practical nurse within an area relative to the hiring department.
For LPNs who may be requested to float to a Wisconsin clinic, a WI LPN license must be obtained within the first 3 months.
For Wound Clinic, a Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) certification is required within 3 ½ years.
If Medical Assistant Program has not been completed, must have applicable on the job clinical experience.
Experience working as a Medical Assistant preferred.
Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares instruments, equipment and materials needed for patient care; keeps exam room aseptic, neat and supplied.
Obtains and documents complete patient data in a timely and accurate manner.
Prepares patients for exams and assists provider with exams/tests/procedures as needed.
Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures and tests when appropriate.
Performs basic procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice.
Processes provider's orders, prepares appropriate forms, and schedules appointments and services.
Arranges for hospital admission when indicated.
Ensures that charges are submitted in a timely manner.
Assists the provider with obtaining test results.
Proficiently uses computer applications as required for patient care.
Processes prescriptions as directed.
Communicates with patients regarding their concerns, collects information, and relays this information professionally and efficiently to the provider.
Completes clerical or insurance processes to ensure the proper documentation and submission of charges is completed in a timely manner.
Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
Other duties as assigned.
Assists the provider with exams, tests and procedures and provides patient instructions to provide appropriate patient care and ensures the patient is knowledgeable on self-care procedures.
Assists the provider with obtaining, processing or explaining test results or prescriptions to the patient to ensure the information is accurate and understood by the patient.
Communicates with patients regarding their concerns and collects information to resolve the matter, if within their scope, or relays the information to the provider for further follow-up.
Participates in the development of the care plan with other team members to safely and accurately implement the plan.
Provides instruction to the patient and/or family members to ensure an understanding of the information pertaining to the patient.
Completes steps to fill prescriptions per protocol and completes prior authorization forms to ensure proper billing and fill of the prescription for the patient.