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Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - Norway Family Practice

Marshfield Clinic Health System · Norway, MI · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$20.86–$27.39/hrFull-time

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will function as an important member of the healthcare team by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients' care, comfort, and safety.

Position Details

  • Union: AFSCME
  • Internal Posting Timeline: Thursday, June 18th through Tuesday, June 23rd at 1:00pm

Benefits Eligibility

Full-time Employee Status: Part-Time Part-Time FTE Range: 0.5 – 0.99 Shift Length(s): 8, 9 or 10 hours Start Time(s): 8:00am, 7:00am or as assigned Overtime Status: 12+ hours in 1 day or 40+ hours in 1 work week

Salary Range

  • Wage Range (MA): $20.86 - $27.39
  • Wage Range (LPN): $24.72 - $32.42

Job Description

Medical Assistant

  • Prepares instruments, equipment and materials needed for patient care;
  • Keeps exam room aseptic, neat and supplied;
  • Obtains and documents complete patient data in a timely and accurate manner;
  • Prepares patients for exams and assists provider with exams/tests/procedures as needed;
  • Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures and tests when appropriate;
  • Performs basic procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice;
  • Processes provider's orders, prepares appropriate forms, and schedules appointments and services;
  • Arranges for hospital admission when indicated;
  • Ensures that charges are submitted in a timely manner;
  • Affixes prescriptions as directed;
  • Communicates with patients regarding their concerns, collects information, and relays this information professionally and efficiently to the provider;
  • Completes clerical or insurance processes to ensure the proper documentation and submission of charges is completed in a timely manner.

Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Prepares instruments, equipment, materials and exam rooms to ensure the appropriate items are available for patient care;
  • Obtains and documents complete patient data in a timely and accurate manner to ensure the accuracy of the patient record for future use;
  • Assists the provider with exams, tests and procedures and provides patient instructions to provide appropriate patient care and ensures the patient is knowledgeable on self-care procedures;
  • Performs basic procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice to;
  • Completes clerical or insurance processes to ensure the proper documentation and submission of charges is completed in a timely manner;
  • Assists the provider with obtaining, processing or explaining test results or prescriptions to the patient to ensure the information is accurate and understood by the patient;
  • Communicates with patients regarding their concerns and collects information to resolve the matter, if within their scope, or relays the information to the provider for further follow-up;
  • Participates in the development of the care plan with other team members to safely and accurately implement the plan;
  • Provides instruction to the patient and/or family members to ensure an understanding of the information pertaining to the patient;
  • Completes steps to fill prescriptions per protocol and completes prior authorization forms to ensure proper billing and fill of the prescription for the patient.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program. For Wound Clinic, must complete a UHMS certified introductory course in wound care and hyperbaric medicine within first 3 months.
  • Experience as a licensed practical nurse within an area relative to the hiring department.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse license awarded by the State of Michigan.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire.
  • For LPNs who may be requested to float to a Wisconsin clinic, a WI LPN license must be obtained within the first 3 months.
  • For Wound Clinic, a Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) certification is required within 3 ½ years.
  • If travel to offsite locations is required, must possess a valid driver’s license and have a driving record without a significant history of accidents and/or convictions of moving violations.

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Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

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