Registered Nurse/LPN

Mat-Su Surgical Associates is a growing surgical practice in Palmer, AK. We take care of patients needing surgical care with the highest level of compassion and skill. We value professionalism, kindness, and integrity.

We are looking to add a dedicated RN/LPN with excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced outpatient surgical specialty office. Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a surgical service is preferred but not required. Shifts are weekdays Monday through Friday. No nights or weekends. This position includes performing both administrative and clinical duties, and collaborating with other staff members. We understand that empowering & inspiring our staff is how to retain the best people on our team!

Pay is based on experience. Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.

Job Description

Medical specialties:

• General Surgery
• Endocrine Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• Surgical Treatment of Cancer
• Upper Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
• Trauma Medicine
• Ostomy Care
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Outpatient Clinic

Skills:

• Excellent communication
• Self-motivated
• Highly organized and able to keep track of multiple needs at once
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to use good judgment and prioritization
• Adaptable and flexible to ever changing schedules and priorities
• Friendly, approachable, and responsive
• Integrity and compassion
• Team Player

Typical Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Adhere to professional standards and ethical principles
• Data entry in EMR to maintain, review, and update patient records
• Gather clinical data and medical records from referring physicians
• Review patient intake forms to ensure accuracy of health history and current medications
• Prescriptions: Fill as requested by provider and pre-authorize as needed
• Answer multi line telephone in a professional, pleasant and courteous manner, handling caller requests accurately and promptly
• Greet and bring patients to exam rooms, take vitals and health history
• Set up exam rooms properly for visits and procedures
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures
• Phlebotomy
• Prepare specimens for transport according to lab protocol
• Medical instruments with sanitation and sterilization
• Clean and stock exam rooms with supplies
• Maintain accurate records and required checklists
• Track and follow up on labs, radiology, and pathology and call patients per providers direction.
• Document test results, phone calls, patient education, and all patient interactions
• Assist in policy and procedure development, review and implementation
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to move about the clinic to access multiple areas.
• Stand, sit, walk, bend, squat, grasp, reach; and see, talk, or hear.
• Continually operating equipment: computer, scanner, copier, ultrasound, autoclave, etc.
• Occasional need to lift and/or transfer a patient to and from an exam table.

What You’ll Love About Us

• No state income tax in Alaska
• No nights or weekends
• We have an awesome small practice culture and
• truly make a difference in our community by providing uncompromising compassionate medical care.
• Holiday & Paid time off
• 401K Plan
• Health Insurance
• HSA
• Vision Insurance
• Work environment that is empowering and satisfying

Job Requirements

• Associate degree
• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Professional and pleasant demeanor for patient care
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Licenses/Certificates

• LPN/RN License
• CPR

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Medical office experience: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28