Job description

Overview:SUMMARY:
A CMA and/or LPN is responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, but may not give medical advice without collaboration with provider. Also directs and guides patient teaching and aids the physician/nurse practitioner/physician’s assistant in all aspects, while maintaining standards of professional nursing in accordance with the established methods and procedures of Mahaska Health and the Medical Group.

Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• All duties will be performed per scope of practice and clinic policy.
• Assesses and documents physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients at clinic.
• Establishes treatment priorities based on medical and nursing diagnosis.
• Documents nursing intervention and patient response.
• Prepares for and assists with office procedures.
• Accurately prepares and administers medications as directed by provider.
• Documents and reports adverse effects of medications.
• Properly documents immunizations, medications.
• Performs procedures such as (but not limited to) injections, immunizations, phlebotomy, tympanograms, EKGs, vision screening, etc.
• Acts as a runner for lab specimens as needed.
• May float to other areas as needed.
• Assists with prior authorizations as needed.
• Makes referrals to other providers and facilities as directed by provider.
• Prioritize and return phone calls effectively and in a timely manner.
• Reports test results to patients with instructions from provider in a timely manner.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Use the Electronic Medical Record system according to established guidelines.

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for keeping exam rooms cleaned and stocked and replenishing supplies as indicated.
• Provides patient and family education at their level of understanding.
• Organizes workload effectively to accomplish patient care in a timely manner.
• Conduct self in accordance with Mahaska Health Partnership’s confidentiality policy and follow all MHP training guidelines in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with employees, visitors, medical staff, and patients, keeping in mind the person’s unique needs within their age category (refer to Mahaska Health’s Age Specific Standards of Care Policy).
• Attend required in-service programs and staff meetings.
• All other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:JOB REQUIREMENTS- All Areas:

• Required to be current in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the standards of American Heart Association.
• Required to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter Course at time of hire or attend within 6 months of start date.
• Must adhere to all training requirements as mandated by Federal, State and Professional licensure and regulatory standards.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS- LPN:

• A graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Iowa

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS- CMA:

• A graduate from an accredited medical assistant program and currently certified as a Medical Assistant in the state of Iowa.

Job Type: Full-time

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