LPN Physician Office - Certified Medical Assistant - Bishop Gadsden

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Schedule: MondayFriday 7:30 AM 4:30 PM

Address: 1 Bishop Gadsden Way Charleston SC 29412

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position LPN Physician Office
Under the direction of a Licensed Professional (e.g. Physician or Nurse Practitioner) the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment identifying and determining the priority of patients problems/needs and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care. The LPN coordinates provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members. The LPN complies to all documentation standards within the scope of the Medical Assistant and the LPN role.

Essential Job Functions
Analyzes the assessment data evaluates patients condition and collaborates with the provider to develop and maintain the patients plan of care.
Provides education to patients families and staff members in conjunction with other healthcare entities under the direction of the provider or manager.
Coordinates the care of the patient with other healthcare entities according to the patients plan of care.
Administers medications in a safe manner which is consistent with the organizations policies and procedures as well as the state requirements with which they are licensed in.
LPNs in a lead position serve as subject matter experts and clinical and professional mentors within the practice.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the state of employment or LPN applicant (required)
BLS certification is preferred upon hire and required within 30 days and/or prior to independent patient care

Education
None

Work Experience
1 year of clinical patient care experience (preferred)

Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Language


Skills
Take and document vital signs
Room patients
Monitor patient conditions during inoffice treatment(s)
Document patients medical records
Administer medications/vaccinations within scope
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Manage patient messages and communications (e.g. inbasket MyChart messages)
Schedule tests and appointments
Telephonic patient triage
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Collaboration
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Time management skills
Dependability
Adaptability
Flexibility
Accountable

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying 050 lbs.: 3466
Lifting/Carrying 50100 lbs. 3466
Push/Pull 050 lbs. 3466
Push/Pull 50100 lbs. 3466
Stoop/Kneel 0
Crawling 0
Climbing 133
Balance 133
Bending 3466
Sitting 3466
Walking 3466
Standing 3466

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity far
Acuity near
Depth perception
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates 04 weeks)
Infant 112 months)
Pediatrics 112 years)
Adolescents 1317 years)
Adults 1864 years)
Geriatrics 65 years and older)

CMA experience preferred

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Certified Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant Certified is a multiskilled clinical professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patients chief complaint (including but not limited to respirations blood pressure pulse oximetry height weight and temperature) documents patient/family needs participates in planning and implementing care for patients and administers ordered medications (oral injection topically etc. within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines.

Essential Job Functions
Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role.
Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider.
Troubleshoots issues and escalate problems to provider direct supervisor or appropriate internal resource.
Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions for both internal and external customers.
Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Travels to other facilities for providers or adjusts hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the practice manager as needed.
Maintains a safe and supportive environment by keeping the work area exam rooms and equipment in clean orderly and safe manner ensuring availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.
Assists patient and provider with virtual health visits which may include setting up the visit through appropriate platform precharting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled appointment contacting the patient to ensure preparedness for the virtual visit troubleshooting virtual visit issues when needed obtaining chief complaint and health maintenance checks medication review and other relevant patient details prior to the actual virtual visit.
Documents in electronic medical records (EMR) accurately and appropriately.
Manages in basket messages in the electronic health record (EHR) under the Providers verbatim instructions.
May perform front desk workflows (i.e. My Chart requests patient registration scheduling phone triage cash handling and checkin/checkout).
Follows up on orders appointments referrals and follow up visits and collects copays as needed.
Other duties include but not limited to ordering supplies appropriately tracking referrals labs and diagnostic tests disposing of contaminated supplies etc.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

• If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification an AssessmentBased Recognition in Order Entry (ABROE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)

BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Education

High School/GED (required)

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant postsecondary education program (preferred in all states except South Carolina)

In South Carolina (completion of one of the below is required)

An accredited Medical assistant postsecondary education program

A Career and technical education health sciences program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education

A medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States military

A Medical assisting United States Department of Labor approved Registered Apprenticeship program

A Training program that is delivered in whole or in part by a health care employer that aligns to a nationally accredited certification exam

Work Experience

Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)

Training
None

Language

None

Patient Population

Adults 1864 years)

Geriatrics 65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0 133 3466 67100

Lifting/ Carrying 050 lbs. x

Lifting/ Carrying 50100 lbs. x

Push/ Pull 050 lbs.)x

Push/ Pull 50100 lbs.)x

Stoop Kneelx

Crawlingx

Climbingx

Balancex

Bendingx

Work Position

Frequency 0 133 3466 67100

Sitting x

Walkingx

Standingx

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity far

Acuity near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Skills
Record patients medical history vital statistics or information such as test results in medical records.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs weight and height.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Collect blood tissue or other laboratory specimens log the specimens and prepare them for testing.
Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider.
Explain treatment procedures medications diets or physicians instructions to patients.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Perform general office duties such as answering telephones taking dictation or completing insurance forms.
Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients performing such tasks as handing them instruments giving injections removing sutures changing dressings on wounds.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to collaboratively work with patients families and teams within a highvolume environment.
Medical terminology
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e. computer copier phone fax machine)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .