LPN/MA, FPG Orthopedics: 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, and stress testing, monitoring/tracking/charging medical equipment, scheduling procedures and tests.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient care
• Monitors patient flow
• Obtains and documents patient vitals
• Documents current medications and chief complaints
• Performs technical laboratory functions including phlebotomy, EKG, and stress testing
• Maintains accurate records for timely billing of accounts
• Notifies patients of account status and payments due using collection techniques to keep accounts receivable current
• Assists in covering other practice sites as assigned

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program of practical nursing with current licensure in the state of Ohio
• OR must be a high school graduate
• Medical Assistant certification required
• Experience in a medical office or urgent care setting preferred
• Ability 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 is desired
• 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, and appropriate charting of patient data
• Skill in point of care testing, vital signs, EKG, and other clinical aspects of the office
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and be insurable under Firelands auto policy

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of practical nursing with current licensure in the state of Ohio
• High school graduate with Medical Assistant certification
• Experience in a medical office or urgent care setting preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Proficient in personal computers with strong typing skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
• Able to develop and maintain professional relationships with various stakeholders
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Able to prepare and present reports as requested
• Able to handle stressful situations calmly and efficiently
• Skilled in various clinical tasks including point of care testing, vital signs, EKG, and other office procedures
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license and insurable under Firelands auto policy

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Effective problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Attention to detail

Benefits

Employee-centric benefits include 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.

Pay

Salary range: $40,000 - $60,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate patient needs.