Specialty Clinic MA/LPN

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING

CCMH has an immediate opening for a full-time Specialty Clinic MA/LPN for CCMH Specialty Clinic. This position will provide assistance to the new clinic physician. Duties and responsibilities for this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Room patients and obtain vital signs (BP, temperature, weight, height, etc.); assist with provider assessments by collecting basic health data of patients within the clinic setting or via phone
• Document assessments and care instructions provided, including follow-up appointment(s)
• Assist with procedures, exams, and/or functions of diagnostic equipment as requested
• Maintain cleanliness of clinic patient care rooms and utilize appropriate aseptic techniques for preparation, procedures, and medications to be administered
• Responsible for non-complex instruments and equipment maintenance, identifying problems, and coordination of appropriate repairs
• If requested, scribe provider dictation into electronic health records as directed by provider and assist provider with viewing and electronically signing documents through EMR platform
• Evaluate patient's understanding of treatment plan/follow-up instructions and confirm willingness, ability, and agreement to comply
• Assist with registration, phone calls, scanning, and other clinic clerical work as needed and assigned
• Perform regular and routine communication as needed to assure results are reported accurately and timely
• Must be available to provider(s) throughout a full schedule of seeing patients which will, at times, include sitting or standing for long periods of time to be able to assist and/or key information into computer
• May be required to administer vaccinations and/or non-prescription medications and change bandages or wound dressings
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all PHI encountered in performance of duties
• Follow and maintain all regulatory requirements, organization policies and protocols, and all professional and business ethics rules; comply with all Medicare "Conditions of Participation"

Required Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:

• Unrestricted Missouri LPN licensure w/minimum 2 years' experience in a medical clinic setting
• Ability to maneuver through EMR systems to effectively finalize referrals and preauthorizations and to document/chart patient information
• Must be able to effectively demonstrate use of nursing standards of care
• Must have excellent communication skills and follow-through abilities

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day while operating a video display terminal and phone system
• Moderate to high work load; ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, lifting, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers; dexterity, vision, hearing, and speaking abilities within normal ranges