LPN/MA, FPG Ball Medical Clinic: FT Days

About the role

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care and providing information to patients so they can fully utilize and benefit from clinic services. Performs a variety of clinical duties including monitoring patient flow, obtaining and documenting patient vitals, documenting current medications, chief complaints, performing technical laboratory functions such as phlebotomy, EKG, stress testing, monitoring/tracking/charging medical equipment, scheduling procedures and tests.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care
• Obtain and document patient vitals
• Document current medications and chief complaints
• Perform technical laboratory functions including phlebotomy, EKG, stress testing
• Maintain patient flow and monitor/track/charge medical equipment
• Schedule procedures and tests
• Greet patients, vendors, and other visitors and notify appropriate staff of their arrival
• Operate switchboard or telephone console to route incoming calls and place outgoing calls
• Obtain current and accurate insurance information each visit
• Verify coverage through insurance company
• Obtain pre-certifications or prior authorizations as needed
• Maintain daily accurate records for timely billing of accounts
• Notify patients of account status and payments due using collection techniques to assist in keeping accounts receivable current

Requirements

• High school graduate
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Experience in a medical office or urgent care setting preferred
• Able to perform as a Medical Scribe from time-to-time
• Current CPR certification
• Proficient in the use of personal computers with strong typing skills
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Able to develop and maintain effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients, co-workers and the public
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with medical and administrative staff, patients, co-workers and insurance companies
• Able to prepare and present reports to FPG management as requested
• Able to remain calm and poised in urgent situations
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, and decision making
• Skill in analysis and interpretation of data, and preparation of reports
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques, appropriate use of universal precautions, appropriate charting of patient data
• Skill in point of care testing, vital signs, EKG, and other clinical aspects of the office
• Valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and insurable under Firelands auto policy

Qualifications

Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and insurable under Firelands auto policy.

Skills

Required: High school graduate, Certified Medical Assistant, Current CPR certification, Proficient in personal computers with strong typing skills, Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, Ability to develop and maintain relationships, Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations, Initiative, Judgment, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analysis and Interpretation of Data, Appropriate Assessment and Assistance Techniques, Universal Precautions, Charting of Patient Data, Point of Care Testing, Vital Signs, EKG, and Other Clinical Aspects of the Office.

Benefits

Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.

Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.