Medical AssistantLPN Pediatrics at Manchester Full Time

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Job Description:

Position Summary - M - F 8 am - 5pm

The Pediatric Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse works as part of the primary care team to ensure health and wellness throughout childhood. Medical assistant/LPN responsibilities include vital signs height weight head circumference medication list review refills vaccines administration medication administration spirometry and point of care testing. This provides an opportunity for the ideal MA candidate to be an integral part of the patients care team. Our collaborative multi-disciplinary team will work together to support you as you expand your MA/LPN skillset.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments including diagnostic test results emergency/urgent care reports discharge summaries and consult/PCP reports are located in the medical record and accessible to the provider.
• Performs rooming activities for provider visits according to the documented rooming criteria including chief complaint allergies vital signs medication list review tobacco history LMP health maintenance overrides and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs height weight head circumference peak flow and pulse oximetry.
• Conducts and documents hearing vision respiratory and ECG testing.
• Performs and documents specific screening based on condition/need including depression and asthma.
• Obtains documents and processes specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
• Performs and documents point of care testing accurately.
• Performs venipuncture procedures (as needed) and processes specimens as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Administers medications and immunizations including oral nasal injectable rectal and topical routes as appropriate.
• Processes medication prescription refills per guidelines using telephonic electronic or print methods.
• Handles prior authorization processes for medications and/or procedures and documents appropriately.
• Manages clinical supplies and medication sample areas to ensure that stock is current stored appropriately labeled and par levels maintained.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse program or Certification as an EMT or Combat Medic required.
• Experience: One (1) to three (3) years medical assistant experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Medical Assistant Certification OR LPN licensed/ABR-OE strongly recommended.
• Software/Hardware: Computer/EMR experience preferred.

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

• Health dental prescription and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

And more!

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