Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA), MWMG-Family Medicine Reese-Full Time Days

Job Summary

This position is responsible for LPN nursing services in a physician office practice to control patient flow for physician, obtain and document patient vitals, perform EKG strips, and other nursing duties as assigned.

About the Role

Come join our team. This position is responsible for LPN nursing services in a physician office practice to control patient flow for physician, obtain and document patient vitals, and perform other nursing duties as assigned. The Medical Assistant controls patient flow for providers, obtains and documents patient vitals, and performs other patient care and clerical duties. The incumbent in this position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients to include obtaining and documenting patient vitals (height, weight, BP).
• Rooms patients.
• Facilitates patient flow throughout the office.
• Affords assistance to Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Obtains patient history, chief complaint and vitals and documents in medical record.
• Safeguards adequate materials and supplies are available at all times.
• Provides patient and family education as appropriate.
• Responds to and provides guidance for return calls to patients for patient treatment related phone inquiries.
• Maintains/reviews patient charts, records and other pertinent documents and reports.
• Establishes and maintains high standard for customer satisfaction and customer service.
• Schedules patient appointments for office visits.
• Assists patients with scheduling of procedures, tests, and radiological exams.
• Obtains authorization for procedures and studies as required.
• Schedules patient surgeries.
• Ensures necessary films are available for surgeries and appointments.
• Rotates/provides coverage for clinical staffing needs in various Mary Washington Medical Group practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN License from Virginia required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Experience working in a Physician Office preferred.
• Previous experience with practice specialty preferred.
• Must have knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.

Compensation

• LPN: Pay Range $25.42 - $35.59
• MA: Pay Range $20.91 - $29.28