Licensed Practical Nurse or MA Urgent Care Highway 73

The LPN Clinic is responsible for providing patient care following established standards and practices. Assists physician nurse and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access. Coordinates patient flow schedules appointments procedures tests and referrals. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. Relies on guidelines to accomplish tasks. Relies on some experience and judgment to complete job. Works under general supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients measures vital signs (i.e. pulse rate temperature blood pressure weight and height) and records information on patients charts. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow schedules appointments procedures tests and referrals. Works under close supervision.

LPN

1. Patient Care:

1. Observes records and reports (to physician) patients condition and reaction to drugs and/or treatments. Instructs patient/family regarding diagnostic procedures medications nutrition and health/wellness issues.
2. Performs selected nursing duties including documenting patient history vital signs immunizations and allergies. Prepares stocks and cleans exam room and maintains supplies and equipment for treatment.

2. Coordination of Care:

1. Provides complex and basic nursing care measures to all age groups. Assists physician with patient care clerical environmental and organizational tasks.
2. Responsible for appointment and referral scheduling chart management providing information and instructions to patients and coordinating patient flow.
3. Prepares exam room and assists physician during examination treatment and testing of patient.

3. Quality:

1. Administers prescribed medications/treatments in accordance with nursing standards. May perform phlebotomy and EKGs and assist with flex sigmoidoscopies.
2. Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures and follows all safety quality assurance and infection control standards.
3. Utilizes all equipment supplies facilities and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high-quality health care services.
4. Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs in order to foster the provision of quality health care services by the department and hospital and ensures that all services are provided with compassion understanding and respect for others.

4. Other Duties as Assigned

1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Medical Assistant

Care
identifies patient by requesting patient name DOB prior to any patient interactions.
confidentiality of protected patient health information by utilizing safe business practices that support HIPAA regulations.
and documents patient visit notes accurately which may include but not limited to the chief complaint past medical and surgical history family history vital signs immunizations allergies medications nutrition and health and wellness issues as directed by physician practice and organizational processes.
and safely administers and documents waived testing under the direct supervision of physician.
stocks and cleans exam rooms and maintains supplies and equipment for patient care.
and administers medications according to physician/physician assistant orders and organizational policies and procedures.
the physician with minor surgical procedures and follows appropriate procedures for obtaining handling and processing specimens and cultures.
basic clinical care measures to all age groups per clinical skills checklist.

of Care
patient flow to ensure physician efficiency includes managing the patient schedule and wait times.
patient and/or family regarding diagnostic procedures medications nutrition and health/wellness issues using pre-approved forms and information.
and sends requested patient health information to authorized individuals in a timely fashion in accordance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
are notified of test results changes in medications and other alteration in treatment plan as instructed by practitioner within 48 hours of test results.
prescriptions are called into the appropriate pharmacy as ordered by the physician/practitioner per organizational policies.
testing as ordered by the physician/practitioner is effectively coordinated and communicated with other healthcare providers regarding patient care per organizational policies and procedures.
to questions and concerns from patients and/or family in an appropriate manner.

and adheres to corporate compliance procedures accrediting bodies standards and the ethical and religious directives when providing care.
and aware of potential chemical hazards and how to access MSDS information. Understands the correct and prompt actions to take during emergency situations and able to document such events in the electronic safety system timely and effectively.
in quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to gathering and trending data and actively supporting process changes that foster improved quality of care and process.
and adheres to all policies and procedures and follow all safety quality assurance and infection control standards.
all equipment supplies facilities and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operaitons and the provision of high quality health care services
personal responsibilities for continuing education and professional development.

Duties as Assigned
initiative and actively seeks out ways to assist in the overall operations of the practice to include assisting in clerical duties as needed.
the practice efforts including but not limited to the annual Flu Clinic job-site projects community health events.
assists with clerical duties such as answering phones filing and preparing charts checking in/out referrals maintaining referral database verifying and confirming benefits coordinating paperwork for patient needs such as FMLA or back to work/school messages.

LPN

• Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN school
• Proficient in English verbal and written communication skills and computer skills
• Licensure: Current Louisiana State license as LPN and BLS certification.

Medical Assistant

• Experience: Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Special Skills: Computer literate; skilled in use of Microsoft outlook electronic health records and other software programs.
• Licensure: BLS Certification