LPN/MA, FPG Sandusky Healthcare Center: FT Days

About the Role

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care and providing information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from clinic services. Assigned to a specific practice or urgent care but will need to assist in covering other practice sites.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient flow
• Obtain and document patient vitals
• Document current medications and chief complaint
• Perform technical laboratory functions including phlebotomy, EKG, and stress testing
• Monitor, track, and charge medical equipment
• Schedule procedures and tests
• Greet patients, vendors, and other visitors; 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
• Perform as a Medical Scribe from time-to-time
• Prepare and present reports to management as requested

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program of practical nursing with current licensure in the state of Ohio OR High school graduate with Medical Assistant certification required
• Experience in a medical office or urgent care setting preferred
• 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
• Valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and insurable under Firelands auto policy
• Proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request

Skills

• Able to develop and maintain effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients, co-workers, and the public
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with medical and administrative staff, patients, co-workers, and insurance companies
• Ability 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

Benefits

• Retention Bonus: $2,500 - $3,000
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• Comprehensive major medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Health and wellness offerings
• Monthly employee events

About Firelands Health

Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron with a regional service area of over 300,000 residents. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.

Our Core ACE Values:

• Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day.
• Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve.
• Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference.

Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America,” offering a growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.