Medical Assistant or LPN - Surgery

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

5h

About The Position

The clinical staff at Premier Physician Network provide general clinical and procedural patient care under the direction and supervision of the center’s physicians and/or providers. The position serves a patient base of 1,000 to 3,000, with an average of 20–50 patients seen each day.

The role supports providers through order entry, reporting, phone calls, clerical and organizational tasks, and related duties. As directed by a provider, the employee must be able to independently perform procedures that may include venipuncture, injections, pulmonary function tests, ear irrigations, ultrasound therapy, muscle stimulation, hot/cold packs, EKGs, breathing treatments, x-rays, lab testing, Holter monitoring, dressing changes, wound cleaning, and hearing and vision tests. The employee may also assist providers with surgical and medical procedures, such as minor wound repair and foreign body removals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Medical Assistant applicants must have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or obtained certification through a recognized certifying organization.
• Licensed Practical Nurse applicants must have completed a practical nursing and pharmacology program and maintain current state licensure with CNE requirements.
• Self-motivation to achieve the highest patient care and customer service standards.
• CPR certification within the first three months of employment.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA law.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in an ambulatory health care facility.
• Familiarity with the EPIC EMR is strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn related center tasks and assist management and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clinical and procedural patient care under the direction and supervision of physicians and/or providers.
• Assist providers with order entry, reporting, phone calls, clerical and organizational tasks, and related duties.
• Independently perform provider-directed procedures, including applicable tests, treatments, and patient care procedures.
• Assist providers with surgical and medical procedures, such as minor wound repair and foreign body removals.

What This Job Offers

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