Medical Assistant or LPN - Orthopedics

Job Summary

The LPN provides direct nursing care, within the scope of their license, to patients as directed by the physicians and other healthcare providers. Cooperative decision making is expected in the execution of duties.

Essential Functions

• Implements and evaluates patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Participates in the development of a patient-specific care plan.
• Provides direct patient care including administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Documents patient care in health record according to department standards.
• Affixes, prioritizes, requests and accepts guidance and assistance from others to assure delivery of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
• Assists in transporting of patients, specimens, supplies and equipment and in the maintenance and stocking of supplies and equipment to assure optimal functioning of the department.
• May triage patient phone calls, counsel patients, provide patient education, take patient histories, administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds and monitor patient vital signs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 current Washington State MA certification or Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
• Basic Computer Skills: Familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Working Conditions: Lifting 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); Performing hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA); Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently; Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently; Ability to move around area with frequent sitting; Ability to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

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.
• Well organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to function independently.
• Proficient with IV’s.

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.