You will be helping our patients live well by:

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs andgathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies,and/or medications). Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvementmeasures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope.

• Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.)using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.

• Assists the Physician/ Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) with procedures such as pelvicexams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.

• Administers routine medications, under Physician/ APC orders or medical group approvedstanding orders/protocols, which may include but are not limited to immunizations,antibiotics, vitamins, and topical agents.

• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms,new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services. Refers questions toRegistered Nurses and Physician/APC per scope of practice guidelines and relaysinformation back to patient as directed.

• Communicates with Physician/APC and other members of the health care team to ensuresmooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary. Effectively communicates accurate and timelyinformation with the patient.

• May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty andappropriate competencies such as but not limited to removal of sutures and staples,laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy -buttefly, venous heelstick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approvedprotocols, etc., under clinical supervision.

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate tothe age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth anddevelopment over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of thepatient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient'srequirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed asdescribed in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information isdeveloped further in the departmental job standards.

Licenses & Certifications

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Active License issued by the state in which the team member practices, and

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader hasdetermined it is not required.

Medical Assistant:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American HeartAssociation (AHA) needs to be obtained within 30 days unless department leader hasdetermined it is not required.

Education and/or Degrees Required:

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing

Medical Assistant:

• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

Grow your career (and your bank account) when you're hired as an MA/LPN.

• This position is currently eligible for a sign-on bonus! You will receive a $2,500 bonus on a paycheck following your first 90 days of employment (Qualified External Candidates Only).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of

practice after demonstrated competency.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintainpositive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians.

• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operatingsystem, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.

• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shouldersthroughout the workday.

• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at leastone other team member, when available.

• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case- by -case basis.

• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-handmanipulation skills.

• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical,chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipmentas needed.

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.