Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse

Children's Clinic PC•Tualatin, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse provides clinical & administrative support to clinicians & other healthcare team members, offering various healthcare services to patients. As appropriate to the position's scope of authorized duties, the Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse is required to have competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving & decision-making skills to meet patient needs & contribute to a positive care experience & work environment. The position works under the clinical supervision of the clinician for patient care activities, & the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Degree from an accredited nursing program.
Active Oregon state license.
One (1) year experience as a LPN.
Medical Assistant: High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS/CPR.
CPR/BLS.
Clinical knowledge and skills with the patient population of the clinical areas of the position.
Knowledge of the evidence-based practice process.
Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record
Capability to make accurate patient observations, communicate, and record them
Ability to provide guidance for patients in participation of their care plan
Knowledge of the psychosocial needs of patients and families
Accuracy – Creates a quality product with a high level of accuracy
Communication –Engages in constructive interactions
Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member, and employer confidentiality.
Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful to others.
Decision Making – Ability to make critical judgments while under pressure.
Detail Oriented – Aptitude to pay attention to the specifics of a project or task.
Flexibility – Capacity to adapt quickly to changing conditions and work responsibilities
Positivity – Display an optimistic attitude and is a progressive agent for needed change.
Teamwork – Demonstrates collaboration, values input, and maintains effective working relationships.
Immunizations are a requirement for employment to help ensure a safe and healthy workplace by reducing the risk of communicable diseases. TCC requires proof of vaccination including MMR, Hepatitis B, Tdap, Varicella, Influenza, and TB Screening.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years experience as a LPN preferred.
Preferred experience in Pediatrics but not required.
One (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
Medical Assistants must obtain their certification (CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA) within 90-days from their date of hire.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to examination rooms, obtain vital signs and review and reconcile pertinent patient information and history in preparation for an appointment with the provider.
Assists provider during examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
Administer diagnostic tests and provider-approved procedures, such as immunizations and others, as assigned.
Successfully collaborate and work in support of the team to ensure efficient and quality patient care.
Clean and stock exam rooms to include procedure tables, equipment, and other work areas following current infection control and/or isolation procedure guidelines.
Provides limited education and coaching for patients within scope, including discharge information and responding to follow-up questions- instructs patients about prescribed medications and dosing.
Responds directly (in person) & indirectly (via phone or online) to patient questions requiring simple to complex clinical knowledge & skills.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
Complete screenings and collect and review patient data per protocol.
Follows up on test results as directed by healthcare Providers.
Documents specimens collected and result in the electronic medical record (EMR).