MA/CMA/LPN Orthopedic Associates (full-time; 1.0 FTE)

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Title:  MA/CMA/LPN

FTE:  1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)

Schedule:  Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm

Holiday Rotation: None

Weekend Rotation: None

On Call Requirements: None

POSITION SUMMARY

The MA/CMA/LPN under the direction of the physician or other designated licensed staff, provides routine patient care in an ambulatory setting.  The MA/CMA/LPN is able to work as part of a team and perform both clinical and administrative duties.  Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination/procedure, sterilization of medical instruments and administering medications as directed by provider or designee.  Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, filling out insurance forms/paperwork and pre-authorizations if needed.

POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages patient flow and performs patient rooming workflows.
• Demonstrates and understands infection control, sterile and aseptic techniques.  Uses appropriate techniques in setting up or assisting with procedure.
• Enters and processes all orders (e.g. diagnostic, office procedures) and assists in the scheduling of procedures.
• Assists medical provider with processing of diagnostic results.
• Applies splints or braces as directed by physician.
• Assists with other procedures such as dressing changes and wound care, performs suture and staple removal, cast application & removal, joint aspiration, etc.
• Reviews patient medical record to ensure all necessary information is present prior to each visit.
• Prepares patients for injections such as epidural steroid injections (ESI)
• Administers medications by all routes excluding intravenous infusion.  Demonstrates and understands administration techniques, recognizes and reports effects and side effects of medication, and instructs patient appropriately.
• Collects and records accurate telephone information and relays it to medical provider or nurse in a timely manner.
• Cleans, prepares, and autoclaves equipment and instruments in preparation for sterilizations per infection control policies and procedures.
• Check inventory and order supplies as needed. 
• Provides patient education only under the direction of medical provider or nurse.
• Performs delegated MD/Nursing acts commensurate with education, training, competency and experience.
• Schedule referrals/outpatient diagnostic procedures including patient prep information and coordinate prior authorizations.
• Collect laboratory samples.
• Depending upon location and/or department may be responsible for basic computer scheduling, rescheduling, canceling and coordination of appointments.
• Assists in emergency situations. 
• Participates in site process improvement teams.
• Performs maintenance tasks such as cleaning and disinfecting patient treatment rooms prior to and after patient visits, changing garbage bags as needed, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• Required:
  • MA: High school graduate or equivalent
  • CMA: High School graduate or equivalent with graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Training program
  • LPN: Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Preferred: None

Experience:

• Required: None
• Preferred: Experience working in a healthcare setting.  

Licenses and Registrations:

• Required:  
  • MA: None
  • CMA: None
  • LPN: State Licensure or eligible for State Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Preferred:  None

Certification(s):

• Required:  Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of appointment for all classifications
  • CMA: Medical Assistant by an approved national examination agency within 6 months of appointment
• Preferred:  
• MA: Certification by one of the following national examination agencies:
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA); or
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcare Association (NHC)
• CMA: None
• LPN: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• Competitive health and dental insurance options
• Flexible paid time off to balance work and life
• Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
• Discounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• Employer provided life and disability insurance
• Free parking at facility

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