Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN, Medical Assistant (MA) | Cardiology Clinic

Avera Health•Aberdeen, SD

47d•$20 - $41

About The Position

LPN Job Summary Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians as well as other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care. Medical Assistant Job Summary Performs selected medical assistant and clerical duties that assist in care for clinic patients following established standards, practices, and competency. Works collaboratively with other clinic staff to solve practice-related problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department. Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians as well as other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care.

Requirements

An active license in the state of practice.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire or
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire or
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire or
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire or
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire
Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Graduate of Medical Assistant program or diploma

Responsibilities

Performs general nursing care to patients.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.
Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.
Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.
Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.
Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination. Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment. Documents obtained information in patient chart. Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests.
Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician.
Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing.