Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Oncology West Ashley Cancer Center
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Oncology West Ashley Cancer Center
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)This position can be filled by an LPN or a CMA. Requirements for each position listed below.
Oncology experience strongly preferred.
Location:
West Ashley Cancer Center
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Job Summary:
To provide nursing care for physician practice patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. To apply knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nursing care. Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing MD APP or RN. Responsible for staging patients in preparation to see providers. Update all patient medications in the medication history at each visit. Perform patient related tasks as directed by practice providers. Facilitate the timely communication of clinical advice to patients electronically or by phone as directed by practice providers. Ensure all needed medical records are available to care team and providers prior to patients office visit. Coordinate with other team members to provide exceptional patient service. The LPN should be proficient with HPP (the practice management software) and eClinical Works (the EHR).
LPN Minimum Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of South Carolina or hold a current compact/multi-state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Primary Source Verification (if applicable): Nursing- SC Labor Licensing and Regulation (LLR): Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
Experience: None required. Oncology experience preferred.
CMA Minimum Qualifications:
Licensing/Certification
Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting (AAMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
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)
In South Carolina (completion of one of the below is required)
An accredited Medical assistant post-secondary 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
Experience: None required. Oncology experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to provide patient care. Strong patient-centered focus. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients employees and the public. Ability to organize and manage competing priorities. Ability to problem solve and show good judgment. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in preparing and maintaining records. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to communicate clearly. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Contacts:
Constant interaction with internal and external customers to include (but not limited to) patients families physicians employees and visitors.
Work Demands/Environment:
Frequent standing walking bending crouching stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting moving or carrying pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions deadlines or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.
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:
RSF Oncology - WA - RSFH Oncology - Dept of BSSFIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(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 .
Employment Type
Full-Time
