LPN, CMA

Position Overview

We are seeking a professional, self-motivated Clinical Assistant (LPN or CMA) to join our team that delivers primary care services to patients who reside in senior living communities. A Clinical Assistant is an essential care team member in our unique care model. Working alongside our healthcare providers, a Clinical Assistant's duties include pre-visit planning and chart preparation, conducting patient screenings, reconciling medications, maintaining accurate patient charts, and performing minor procedures under provider supervision. The Clinical Assistant provides collaborative nursing support working alongside a provider team traveling to senior living communities.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, and community staff members.
• Pre-visit planning such as chart prepping, reviewing patient records, and following up on previous orders since the last visit.
• Perform screenings for depression and cognitive function as part of Annual Wellness Visits.
• Ensure medical records are updated accurately during and between visits.
• Medication reconciliation.
• Setting up e-prescriptions and orders under provider supervision.
• Performing minor procedures under provider supervision, such as ear lavages, swabbing, and immunizations.
• Monitor and respond to portal messages.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification/Experience: Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required or Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or CCMA).
• Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of patient care notes, Ability to assist providers and facilitate an efficient, organized clinical flow, Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure, Detail oriented and accurate, Ability to deal with change and ambiguity, Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Comfortable navigating electronic medical record systems and working with patient care notes, Computer proficient, 45+ WPM typing, Demonstrated compatibility with Bluestone's mission and operating philosophies, Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.