BMC - CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT/LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

BMC - Certified Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse

Blackfoot Medical Center - Blackfoot, ID 83221

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Any Education Level: Accredited Nursing Program Travel Percentage: None Category: Health Care

Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Helps patients by providing clinical and business office assistance in the offices and clinics of health care providers, such as, physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists.

The LPN provide direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting. He/she communicates with providers/nurse manager/co-workers as appropriate, about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic evaluation and changes in patient condition or symptomatology. The nurse will be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment, and avail his or herself of all training, skills and ability commonly developed through attainment of licensure in their field. The nurse may also have inventory/ordering responsibilities in addition to clinical responsibilities, and will expected to cross train in additional areas of clinic responsibilities including laboratory rapid assays, reception and radiographic studies.

About Mountain View:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

BENEFITS :

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High School diploma. Is a graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting program accredited by the National HealthCare Association (NHA) or its successor, the Committee on Allied Health Education (CAHEA), or its successor, Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or its successor; or any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Board Certification Preferred. BLS certification within two weeks of hire. Completion of IV certification course preferred. If not federally or state IV certified required to take hospital IV start course in order to do venipunctures of any kind.

Experience: Clinical Skills may be specific to the clinical setting but may include capillary blood withdrawal, venipuncture, intradermal. Subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, EKGS, respiratory testing, lab tests classified as "waived" under CLIA, and administering medication only by unit, or single dosage. Dosage calculated medications must be verified by a healthcare practitioner. 6 months required experience, 2-5 yrs clinical experience preferred

Equipment/Technology: Basic computer skills necessary

Language/Communication: English, Medical terminology, Grammar, Spelling & punctuation

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to accurately calculate drug dosing and drip rates for IV therapy.

Mental Capabilities: Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow. Can concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks with a better than average attention span in order to listen, read and remember verbal and written instructions. Can understand input from the supervisor and/or manager concerning errors and instructions.

Interpersonal: Effectively communicates with administration, managers, and staff. Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette

Performance: Requires ability to work independently and with groups/teams as both project leader and team member. Requires attention to detail and ability to assimilate large amounts of information from various sources. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can work effectively with a diversity of personalities. Must be able to handle conflict issues with both patients and staff.