MA or LPN Clinic - OB GYN

About the role

The position is a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position at PeaceHealth. The salary range for this position is $26.64 - $35.96 for MA and $28.73 – $43.09 for LPN. The hiring rate is dependent on various factors including education, training, work experience, and terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, sets up, and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures, and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Maintains patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• Provides phone screening of patients to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• May transport specimens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant program, MA Apprenticeship program, or accredited State Board of Nursing LPN program.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year preferred; clinical experience as an LPN or medical office experience as an MA.
• Credentials: Upon Hire, Washington State MA certification (MA-C) or LPN licensure. Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at date of hire. If an MA, National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Skills

• Basic computer skills required including familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Cooperative working and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families, and staff.
• Effective prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple clinical tasks at one time.
• Well organized, detail oriented, flexible, and able to function independently.

Working Conditions

• Lifting: Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA).
• Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Sitting: Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient): up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Environmental Conditions: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Mental/Visual: Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.