Medical Assistant or LPN - Orthopedics

Premier Orthopedics-MVH

FT/ DAYS/ 80 hours per pay

Summary of Position

The clinical staff at the Premier Physician Network are responsible for general clinical and procedural patient care under the direction and supervision of the center's physicians and/or providers.

Nature and Scope

A minimum patient base of 1,000 to 3,000 patients is served, and an average of 20 50 patients are seen each day. The clinical staff will assist providers with patient care that includes, but is not limited to order entry, reporting, phone calls, clerical, and organizational tasks, and related duties. As directed by the provider, this position must be able to independently perform procedures which may include venipuncture, administration of injections, pulmonary function tests, ear irrigations, ultra sound therapy, muscle stimulation, hot/cold packs, EKGs, breathing treatment, x-rays, lab testing, holtor monitoring, dressing changes, wound cleaning, hearing and vision tests. This position may also assist provider/s with surgical and medical procedures, e.g. minor wound repair, foreign body removals, etc.

Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent certificate

2. Medical Assistant applicants must have successfully completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or will have obtained certification through a recognized certifying organization

3. Licensed Practical Nurse applicants must successfully have completed a practical nursing and pharmacology program and maintain current state licensure with CNE requirements

4. Prior experience in ambulatory health care facility preferred

5. Ability to learn related center tasks and be of assistance to management and physicians

6. Self-motivated to achieve the highest patient care and customer service standards.

7. CPR certified within the first 3 months of employment.

8. Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

9. Familiarity with the EPIC EMR is strongly preferred.