Medical Assistant/LPN Primary Care - AHN/Optum New Albany | Albany, IN

Licensed Practical Nurse

Opportunities with American Health Network (AHN), part of the Optum family of businesses. Here, you'll be part of a team that offers quality, affordable care that's backed by a global organization, committed to improving the lives of those we serve. We operate in over 70 medical offices in Indiana and Ohio with 1,200 employees. Our markets are continuing to grow and we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality care to join our team in provider or office positions. As a health-focused organization, we will empower you with resources that support your work-life flexibility as well as your physical, emotional and financial well-being. This is an opportunity to join a team that helps people feel their best and a chance to discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse you will be ensuring the well-being of patients while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff. This role is based in one of our location practices.

Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to build connections across our centers and communities. The primary center for this position is Stow, OH, though you may also operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.

Location: Green, OH Status: Full-Time Specialty: Primary Care

Primary Responsibilities:

• Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed
• Perform Clinical Intake with patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc.
• Maintain clinical supplies and equipment and ensure proper storage of biohazards
• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control
• Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing
• Assist with allergy injections, mixing of allergy vials and allergy testing

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Additional Requirements for LPNs: Valid Indiana LPN license
• Additional Requirements for MAs: Graduated from an accredited MA program, Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or willing to attain that certification within 9 Mos of the start date, CPR certification
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience with electronic medical records software
• Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications
• Experience performing medical front office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills and referrals

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.