Medical Assistant or LPN Adel Clinic

Regional Health Services of Howard County • Adel, IA

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About The Position

The position involves performing general patient care by following established standards and procedures. Responsibilities include greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider, obtaining and recording vital signs, and may include drawing and collecting blood samples for laboratory analysis. The role also involves administering medications and vaccines, performing routine tests, scheduling patients for diagnostic testing, and communicating with patients regarding test results and care plans. Additionally, the position requires maintaining cleanliness and order in patient exam rooms, documenting patient care plans, and ensuring safety and quality control measures are followed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problems.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG's.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
• Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the physician.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

What This Job Offers

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