Nursing Staff - (MA, CMA, LPN) - Bellevue Clinic
About The Position
Provides general patient care and basic patient education, along with administrative and operational support for patient care, including scheduling, recordkeeping, and maintaining supply inventories. The role supports providers and other clinical staff with examinations, treatments, tests, and procedures; performs patient triage; collects and documents patient information; administers medications; and coordinates laboratory specimens, results, and follow-up care. The position is for a Medical Assistant (MA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The posting offers a $500 sign-on bonus after 1,040 hours worked and six months of employment. Employees may receive up to $520 in quarterly bonuses. CNAs may be eligible for a CMA apprenticeship program at Family Health Services’ expense. The stated pay ranges are $20.10–$22.55 for MAs, $22.50–$24.95 for CMAs, and $26.10–$29.45 for LPNs, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited LPN or Medical Assistant program.
- Current Idaho LPN license in good standing or current CMA/MA certification.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
- Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
- Knowledge of clinical and/or surgical operations and documentation.
- Skill in performing clinical and medical procedures.
- Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
- Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection-control standards.
- Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
- Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for administering medications and patient care aids.
- Ability to educate patients and/or families about diseases and proper care and treatment.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Ability to handle average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or stand and/or walk for more than four hours per day, and to lift or move patients of various weights.
- Ability to work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and complete OSHA training; the work may involve potentially dangerous materials and situations requiring extensive safety precautions and protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- CNAs may be eligible for the CMA apprenticeship program at Family Health Services’ expense.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate paperwork for patient and doctor appointments and surgeries.
- Assist doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses with examinations, treatments, special tests, and procedures.
- Perform patient triage.
- Enter nursing charges into the billing database.
- Review patient charts; check patients in; obtain and record weight, blood pressure, urine and blood samples, and medical history; and assess reasons for visits.
- Record and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient conditions.
- Administer medications and apply sterile dressings.
- Participate in agency-required in-service education programs.
- Maintain records for immunizations and other abnormal laboratory results as required.
- Maintain and stock office and clinical supplies as appropriate to the position.
- Educate patients about health-related issues.
- Coordinate labeling, delivery, and receipt of laboratory specimens and results; provide information and coordinate follow-up visits regarding laboratory results.
- Follow safety, environmental, and infection-control practices.
- Complete required safety training, participate in emergency-response tasks and safety committees or teams when requested, report or correct hazards, and provide safety feedback to supervisors and management.
- Follow accurate documentation and billing practices, participate in compliance training, and report concerns or activities that may violate compliance standards.
- Participate as an active and willing member of the Patient Centered Medical Home team.
- Read and understand operational, safety, and environmental requirements, procedures, and policies relevant to the job.
- Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus paid after 1,040 hours worked and six months of employment.
- Employees can receive up to $520 in quarterly bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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