What are the responsibilities and job description for the MA/LPN position at Town and Village Pediatrics?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse (MA/LPN) to provide comprehensive patient care across various healthcare settings. The position will be 25-30 hours a week will some Saturday morning shifts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in nursing practices, excellent clinical skills, and a passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. In this role, you will support physicians and healthcare teams by performing clinical and administrative duties, ensuring efficient patient flow, and maintaining high standards of safety and confidentiality. This position offers an engaging opportunity to work in diverse environments, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health settings.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Assist with medical procedures such as IV infusions, catheterizations, injections, phlebotomy, and sterile processing techniques while adhering to aseptic protocols.
- Support physicians with diagnostic evaluations including specimen collection, processing, and basic medical imaging procedures like sonography or radiology as needed.
- Manage patient intake and discharge processes, ensuring accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provide patient education on medication administration, pain management strategies, wound care (including suturing), and disease-specific instructions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia care.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs and physiological parameters to identify acute changes requiring triage or urgent intervention.
- Assist in emergency situations by managing airway control, ventilator support, or basic life support (BLS) procedures during critical incidents.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate case management plans for individuals with complex needs such as developmental disabilities or chronic illnesses.
- Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment by following infection control protocols and proper sterilization techniques.
Requirements
- Valid MA certification or LPN licensure in accordance with state regulations; additional certifications such as BLS or ACLS are preferred.
- Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments including hospitals (ICU, emergency room), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or outpatient clinics.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks for documentation and order entry.
- Strong clinical skills including IV insertion, medication administration (including injections), venipuncture, catheter care, and tube feeding management.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology principles, ICD-10 coding standards for documentation purposes.
- Experience working with special populations such as pediatric patients (neonatal ventilator care), geriatric patients (memory & Alzheimer’s care), or individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to perform physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations accurately while demonstrating attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients and collaborate within healthcare teams.
- Commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality at all times. Join our team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care through professionalism and compassion!
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26