Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description Summary Utilizing the skill and knowledge of a "Certified" Medical Assistant renders direct and indirect patient care in support of medical care in accordance with established standards of care, as well as policies and procedures of Southeast Health. Responsible for promoting positive relationships and teamwork among employees and between departments. Essential Functions Performs clinical care activities for individuals in the clinics Actively accepts, understands, and practices appropriate standards of scope of practice. Contributes to triage, rooming, and direct care once ordered for patients. Participates in the implementation of patient care. Actively supports the mission, vision, and values of the clinics Performs various activities related to the needs of adult and geriatric clinic patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. Qualifications Minimum Education Required Must be a "Certified" Medical Assistant (CMA) - a graduate of a Medical Assistant program that awards certification and/or credentials by examination and program, clinical hours were completed. Successful completion of Southeast Health pharmacology exam Minimum Education Preferred BCLS certification (current) Minimum Experience Required Medical office experience preferred Minimum Experience Preferred Medical office experience Computer literacy in Windows based programs preferred Required Skills/Abilities Basic typing skills Computer literacy in Windows based programs preferred Effective telephone techniques Ability to operate business machines to include fax and copier Manual dexterity Ability to effectively communicate in English both in writing and orally Ability to effectively communicate in an emergency situation Ability to perform patient assessment including, but not limited to: vital signs, history, medication reconciliation and administering meds. Ability to document in the Electronic Medical Record. Shift Day Shift Details FTE 1 Type Regular Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America. Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr