CMA or LPN - HMC

divh2CMA or LPN - HMC/h2pHarrisonville, MO 64701/ph3Overview/h3pPosition Type Full Time Job Shift Day/ph3Description/h3pAll essential responsibilities and tasks are performed while meeting or exceeding Cass Regionals Patient Satisfaction goals as measured by Press Ganey./ppRooms patients. (25% of time)/pulliPrepares rooms prior for each patient visit./liliReviews, updates, and documents presenting complaint, patient history, nurse intake form, and medication list./liliDocuments a complete set of vital signs to include: weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, and pain level at each visit./liliMaintains immunization record to verify immunizations are current according to state recommendations./liliLead risk assessments are completed and lead screenings are performed according to guidelines./li/ulpAssists provider with all procedures. (10% of time for FP) (25% of time for Specialty)/pulliSets up appropriate equipment and/or instruments for procedures as directed by provider./liliExplains procedure to each patient prior to the procedure./liliObtains consent and ABN, if required, prior to the procedure./liliAsks the two patient identifiers (name and date of birth) prior to the procedure./liliProvides follow-up care instructions as ordered by the provider./liliInjections are administered correctly per guidelines and documents in the medical record: medication, lot number, expiration date, quantity, site, route, NDC#, and pends the appropriate charge./liliFor immunizations, always reviews and completes the dual safety check off./li/ulpCarries out orders, handles telephone calls, faxes, and tasks. (25% of time)/pulliAll provider orders are carried out and documented./liliAll telephone calls are handled professionally and within 4 (four) hours./liliAll tasks, telephone calls, faxes, and messages are carried out per providers instructions and documented in the medical record, daily./liliFor medication refills, complete documentation includes: name of patient, pharmacy, phone number, medication, directions, date last seen, and date of last refill./li/ulpProvides lab services and ancillaries (15% of time FP) (NA for Specialty)/pulliDemonstrates ability to perform all lab and ancillary procedures to include, but not limited to: EKG, Spirometer, and Nebulizer./liliRuns controls and maintains log each day./liliObtains ABN per LMRP./liliAsks the two patient identifiers (name and date of birth) prior to the procedure./liliUses correct phlebotomy procedures each time. Ex.: gloves, correct tubes, etc./liliProcesses laboratory specimens to correct lab each time./liliLab results that are received on paper are logged as received (lab manifest) and scanned to the provider each day./liliAll patients are notified of lab results according to the providers instructions./liliCharges are pended appropriately and with correct provider./liliMaintains all supplies necessary to perform ancillary procedures./liliReports all problems with ancillary equipment to manager immediately./liliProduces radiographs that demonstrate proper positioning of patient and equipment, computing and selecting exposure factors to meet approval of the Radiologist./liliPractices the use of lead shielding when possible./liliFollows policies and procedures concerning radiation safety as dictated by regulating bodies and hospital policies./liliPrepares for and performs radiographic procedures, taking into consideration the age of patients. Properly documents radiographic procedures./li/ulpCompletes referrals and pre-certifications. (20% of time)/pulliCompletes referrals and pre-certs in a timely manner as to maintain the patients continuum of care./liliRuns the Open Orders Report, by provider, in Meditech to track referrals./liliFollow up on open orders weekly./liliCompletes open orders./liliInsurance referrals, physician orders and copies of medical records are sent to the referring specialty/hospital as needed./li/ulpMaintains clinic operations. (5% of time)/pulliDaily, completes maintenance log for ER equipment to include crash cart, O2, and respirator bags./liliTwice daily, monitors refrigerator temperatures, through Smart Sense and completes logs./liliDaily, cleans exam and procedure rooms./liliWeekly, checks eyewash station and completes log./liliMonthly, checks fire extinguishers and completes log./liliMonthly, cleans centrifuge and completes log./liliMonthly, performs medication inspection and completes log./liliOrders supplies and maintains appropriate inventory levels for the back office./liliSchedules patients according to clinic protocols and utilizes the patient access theory in triaging/scheduling patients--that is see the patient when the patient wants to be seen./liliParticipates in process improvement activities, as needed./liliRegisters and schedules patients accurately collecting complete patient information to include: name, address, phone number, advance directives, and insurance information./liliVerifies insurance coverage and collects Medicare lifetime consent and ABN/liliAssists with training of new hires./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pCNA, CMA or LPN certification/license required./p/div