WCHC Primary Care Nuse/CMA - Lawrenceville Medical Clinic
About The Position
The Physician's Office Nurse assists providers in delivering health care services. The role takes vital signs; assists with treatments; administers medications; monitors usage; updates patient records; communicates with patients and families about medical issues and questions; makes referrals; and participates in patient education, infection control, and quality improvement. It prepares exam and treatment rooms, ensures cleanliness and sterilization, and orders, prepares, and maintains supplies and treatment equipment. The nurse screens telephone calls for referral to the physician, takes messages about medical questions, and relays prescription-related messages to the physician. The role performs diagnostic and proficiency testing on equipment and diagnostic materials, keeps accurate records of tests performed or sent to other laboratories, and maintains patient information in the electronic medical record. It also advises and assists support personnel with scheduling tests and treatments and completes FMLA and workers’ compensation forms accurately and promptly.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Illinois license as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, or current CMA qualification.
- Current CPR certification.
- Good working knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills, including physical assessment skills.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers in delivering health care services.
- Take vital signs, assist with treatments, administer medications, monitor usage, and update patient records.
- Discuss medical issues and questions with patients and families and make referrals to other care providers.
- Participate in patient education, infection control, and quality improvement.
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and sterilization.
- Order, prepare, and maintain supplies and treatment equipment.
- Screen telephone calls for referral to the physician, take messages about medical questions, and relay prescription-related messages.
- Perform diagnostic testing and proficiency testing on equipment and diagnostic materials.
- Maintain accurate records of testing performed or sent to other laboratories.
- Maintain patient information in the electronic medical record.
- Advise and assist support personnel in scheduling tests and treatments.
- Complete FMLA and workers’ compensation forms accurately and promptly.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Free internal prescription program.
- Employer contributions to insurance premiums.
- 457(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
- 401(a) plan with employer contributions.
- Paid vacation days, 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service.
- Paid sick days, 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
- Six observed paid holidays.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employer-provided life insurance, with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Health Savings Accounts.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Scholarship and tuition reimbursement.
- Wellness programs.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
