LPN/MA Surgery Office

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting Title

LPN or Medical Assistant

Pomerene Hospital, situated in Millersburg, Ohio, is a community-focused healthcare facility dedicated to providing quality medical services to the region. Known for its patient-centered approach, the hospital offers a range of services, including emergency and hospital medical care, surgical procedures, specialized treatments, as well as physician-based services. Pomerene plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of its community, fostering a compassionate environment for patients and their families, serving out the mission of "caring for our community's health".

Pomerene Hospital operates as a 25-bed, not-for-profit rural community hospital. As one of the largest employers in Holmes County, Pomerene Hospital serves not only the local community but also residents from all neighboring counties.

At Pomerene, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package. Working with us, you will be eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• FSA Options
• 403(b) with Employer Matching & Contributions
• Employer-Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off

We are looking for a full-time LPN or Medical Assistant to join our Surgery Office team. Working hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Position Summary:

The LPN/Medical Assistant will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, timely, effective, quality, age appropriate, culture appropriate, cost conscious, evidenced based care while utilizing the nursing process and holistic patient care. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting and obtaining patient vitals, charting, assessments, ordering tests, administering medications, drawing blood, EKG's, giving vaccinations, educating patients and calling in prescriptions. The LPN/Medical Assistant will utilize the nursing process to provide nursing care on an individualized basis according to organizational policies and procedures. As nurses, we will provide clinical leadership for patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Moves throughout the facility as needed, appropriately assists in emergency drills and situations, and demonstrates the physical, clinical, and professional capacity to provide direct patient care as described in the tasks and duties of this position.
• Performs nursing duties within the appropriate scope of practice under the direction of the physician/provider/RN.
• Provides appropriate patient and family education.
• Performs clerical/administrative tasks and duties as needed.
• Works cooperatively with unit staff, physicians/providers and ancillary departments.
• Maintains high standards for professional nursing practice.
• Performs all tasks and duties of this position according to department policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates commitment to Pomerene Hospital’s Values.
• Within the level of the nurse's qualifications, you may be assigned to work in other areas based on patient census and staffing needs.

Education & Experience:

• Completion of an Accredited Practical Nursing Program or Medical Assistant Program - Required
• Valid State of Ohio LPN Licensure or MA Certificate - Required
• 1-3 Years of Experience in a Healthcare/Medical setting - Preferred
• BLS Certification- Required. (May be obtained during orientation period)