Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Physician Practice - Richmond OB/GYN

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the provider and according to the appropriate certification/licensure scope of practice, contributes to the completion of the patient’s chief complaint (including but not limited to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature) and documentation of patient/family needs.
• Orders and ensures supplies/vaccinations/medications are readily available for clinical operations, and appropriately monitors and coordinates proper disposal according to regulatory requirements.
• Performs duties according to the appropriate scope of practice and identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider.
• Performs procedures and tests within state guidelines.
• Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the appropriate certification/licensure role.
• Assists patient and provider with virtual visits (e.g., setting up the visit through appropriate platform, pre-charting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled appointment, calling the patient to perform test calls, troubleshooting, obtaining chief complaint, conducting health maintenance checks and reviewing the medications, following up orders/appointments following visit, and collecting co-pays).

Requirements

Education

• High School/GED (required)
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant post-secondary education program (preferred in all states except South Carolina)
• In South Carolina, completion of one of the following is required:
  • An accredited Medical assistant post-secondary education program
  • A Career and technical education health sciences program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education
  • A medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States military
  • A Medical assisting United States Department of Labor approved Registered Apprenticeship program
  • A Training program that is delivered, in whole or in part, by a health care employer that aligns to a nationally accredited certification exam

Licensing & Certifications

• Active state Licensed Practical Nurse (with medication and IV privilege) (LPN), or Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
• If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Experience

• Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
• 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate work