Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: The Christ Hospital Cardiovascular Associates
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
Enables the physician to provide quality patient care, and assists
in examination and treatment of patients under direction of
physician by performing the following duties.
Responsibilities
Maintains patient flow during clinic hours. Documents review of
systems; measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations,
blood pressure, weight and height (see Appendix A for specifics);
updates past and current medical, social and family history;
abstracts new procedures; reviews medications and updates
medication list at each visit. Correctly records patient
information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Assessment is an ongoing process that consists of participation
with the registered nurse in the determination of nurse care needs
based upon collection and interpretation of data relevant to the
health status of a client.
Prepares patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting,
and reviewing to make certain that all diagnostic test results,
hospital reports and other medical records necessary to help the
physician care for the patient are in the patients chart. Accesses
and navigates websites or calls outside facilities to obtain
necessary information.
Refills medications per MD's orders and pre-authorizes medications
including communicating with the patient, pharmacy, or insurance
company as needed to complete the task. Maintains pharmacy cabinet
and recording of patient samples. Completes patient assistance
paperwork/requests as needed.
Preforms basic triage per specific office protocol procedures.
Returns calls as needed. Responds to MyChart as needed. Works
in-baskets, daily work flow logs, and work queues in EMR/Practice
Management system. Answers incoming calls, schedules appointments,
checks-in and out patients, and completes pre-certifications for
prescriptions, procedures, and surgeries as needed.
Operates EKG, cardiac monitors, and other equipment to administer
routine diagnostic tests as needed and other clinical duties such
as phlebotomy and cast removal as assigned, (see Appendix A for
specifics) as well as injections of controlled substances that only
a LPN or RN is licensed to administer.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following
and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal
regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protect operations by
keeping patient care information confidential. Understands and
adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements with the
medical assistant role.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients; maintains
clean, fully supplied exam rooms. Ensures proper infection control,
exam room cleaning is performed daily. Orders medical supplies as
needed. Keeps an inventory and orders all clinical supplies.
Provides explanation and education to patient. May manage phone
triage of patient concerns as applicable. All other duties as
assigned
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Practical nursing.
Must currently be licensed in the State of Ohio.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years LPN experience required, physician
office experience preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE The LPN demonstrates the knowledge,
abilities, and skills to provide culturally specific patient care
and education. The LPN effectively communicates with peers,
utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains
confidentiality. The LPN demonstrates evidence of continuing
professional growth. The LPN demonstrates the ability to accept and
implement change. Demonstrates ability to work in a culturally
diverse setting.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a graduate of an accredited
School of Nursing, who holds a current license to practice nursing
in her/his state. Membership in professional organizations is
desirable. BLS certification required.
About Us
For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital been the beacon for
exceptional healthcare in the Greater Cincinnati community. We're
industry pioneers, always pushing the boundaries and reimagining
the future of healthcare.
Our culture promotes collaboration, diversity and innovation.
Together, as a team, we work tirelessly to enhance healthcare
quality, accessibility and safety.
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