Medical Assistant or LPN Adel Clinic

Trinity Health

81d

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. The role also involves administering medications and/or vaccines, performing routine tests, scheduling patients for diagnostic testing, and communicating with patients regarding test results and plans of care. Additional duties include preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments, maintaining equipment, documenting patient care plans, and ensuring patient safety and privacy rights.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification or obtained within three months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three 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 blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications.
• Draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via various methods.
• Perform routine tests including EKGs.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion.
• Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment.
• Keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Document patient plans of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record.
• Escalate non-routine issues to the practice manager or healthcare provider.
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed.
• Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees