Medical Assistant/LVN

Medical Assistant/LVN

Mon-Thur 8a-5p, Fri 8a-12p

Office available: Orthopedics

APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS

Scope of Responsibility

Medical Assistants and/or Licensed Vocational Nurses perform duties under the supervision of a physician. Interviews patients and prepare them for provider exam and treatment, measures vital signs and records information in EHR system. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assist physician with procedures. Clean and sterilize instruments. Administer injections to patients. Coordinate discharge planning and follow up care of the patients.

Responsible to Practice Manager

Education, Training and Experience

• High School Education or equivalent
• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent years of experience or Current Licensure with The Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider
• 1 to 2 years previous office specific experience preferred
• Experience scheduling surgeries and getting insurance benefits with authorizations preferred
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of employees, management, visitors and outside sources
• Bilingual preferred

Health and Background Requirements

• Employment contingent upon successful completion of:
• Background Check
• Lab Work
• Immunization Records

Physical

• Sitting Occasionally
• Stationary Standing Frequently
• Walking Continually
• Ability to be mobile Continually
• Crouching (bend at knees) Continually
• Kneeling/Crawling Occasionally
• Stooping (bend at waist) Frequently
• Twisting (knees, waist, neck) Continually
• Turn/Pivot Continually
• Climbing Occasionally
• Balancing Continually
• Reaching overhead Frequently
• Reaching extension Continually
• Pushing/Pulling Rarely
• Lifting/Carrying (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) Rarely
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive Rarely

Environment

• Risk of electrical shock Rarely
• Risk of Radiation n/a
• Fumes or Airborne Particles Rarely
• Chemicals Rarely
• Moving Mechanical Parts Rarely
• Noise Level n/a
• Weather Conditions n/a

Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)

• Rarely

Respirator FIT Testing Required

• Annually

Qualifications

Education

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Auto Insurance

Basic Life Support

Drivers License

Cert Medical Assistant

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Guadalupe Regional Medical Center