Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Women's Pavilion of South Mississippi, a Partner Practice of Together Women's Health (TWH), an industry leading network of medical providers in the women's health field, is looking for a Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their clinical team. As an experienced practitioner, the MA or LPN is accountable for providing high quality, individualized, goal directed care for all patients and their families through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms and readies them for physicians; takes vital signs, records medical history/symptoms, ensures medical chart/lab test results are available and complete
• Prepare patients for and assist with examination or treatments
• Communicates to patients and office coordinators follow-up appointments, ancillary and/or pre-operative testing and scheduling needed for patient
• Provides education and information to patients and family members
• Consults with other specialties and disciplines as appropriate to meet all health care needs of patients
• Uses organizational skills to effectively complete assignments in timely manner
• Cleans and stocks all patient examination rooms; cleans and prepares instruments for procedures; keeps list of needed medical supplies
• Completes paperwork such as ordering lab tests, x-rays, school/work notes, FMLA, etc.
• Counsels' patients concerning lifestyle modifications, medication regimens, side effects, and interactions using an appropriate psychosocial communication level
• Understand and enforce standard health care regulatory requirements
• Perform office procedures including all general administrative duties
• Document Electronic Medical Record (EMR) all medical interventions
• Assure HIPAA and OSHA compliance

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an MA or LPN
• Current CPR certification
• An Associate's or bachelor's degree, or higher
• Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering excellent, passionate, innovative care
• You are a team player, dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

As a full-time team member, you will have access to a range of benefits to include Health Care Plan (medical, dental & vision), Retirement Plan with a generous company match, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (because we work hard and play hard), Short-Term (at no cost to you) and Long-Term Disability...not to mention a team of smart, passionate and friendly people!

WHY TOGETHER WOMEN'S HEALTH (TWH)?

Because we do things a bit differently here. We're a rapidly growing network of OBGYN practices, and while it's important to know what we are, it's more important to know what drives us - our mission to improve the lives of our healthcare partners and their patients. Our actions speak louder than those words. We invest in our talented teams and our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! TWH is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.

Together Women's Health (TWH) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.