Medical Assistant/LPN ENT

Overview This position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities to assist providers and nursing personnel in a specialty clinic. Facilitates patient/physician/provider communication and coordination of care. Responsibilities Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR Supports physician in documentation of patient’s visit by entering physician’s dictation into the EMR system during the patient’s visit Administers prescribed medications/vaccines and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certification/licensure Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patients Performs room turnover in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day Performs specialty procedures/tests as directed by the Physician Helps maintain stocked supplies and sterilizes instruments/exam rooms Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary Provides patient education Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Education/Work Experience/License/Certifications Graduation from Medical Assisting program or School of Practical Nursing Current LPN Licensure or Medical Assistant (MA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Current CPR certification Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care Knowledge of medical terminology Ability to effectively handle high-stress fast paced environment Ability to multi-task Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations Ability to work autonomously and as a team Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above Preferred Qualifications EMR experience 2+ years Urgent Care experience Compensation Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials. Benefits Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ridgeview