LPN or CMA - (Surgery Clinic Nebraska Heart Instiute FT 80 hrs /2 weeks M-F
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is currently interviewing LPN or CMA - (Surgery Clinic Nebraska Heart Instiute FT 80 hrs /2 weeks M-F right now, this job will be placed in Nebraska. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs designated clerical and patient care! activities according to established department policies, procedures and standards of practice to ensure patient physical and psychological well being.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1.Prepares patient for examination and/or treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.
2.Locates surgical charts for physician or Mid-Level Provider appointments in office.
3.Checks loose filing for records of patients being seen by physicians or MLP.
4.Prepares surgical charts for physician or MLP appointments in office, satellite and out-state locations by locating and obtain all pertinent records, test and films. Notifies appropriate scheduler of missing tests necessary for appointment.
5.Maintains infection control information for hospitals as requested.
6.Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies, materials and cleanliness including wrapping and sterilizing reusable instruments. Prepares list of medical supplies as needed.!
7.Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment used! for treatments.
8.Performs electrocardiograms.
9.Assists in locating appropriate testing for following patients after MAZE procedures.
10.Assists in patient education and answers patient questions appropriately.
11.Maintains patient files, records and other information as required for the clinic. Screens phone calls and acts appropriately in emergency situation.
12.Documents pertinent patient information in medical records and maintains timely, complete documentation in other areas of record keeping.
13.Assists consulting physician as requested.
14.Screens and directs pharmaceutical representatives appropriately.
15.If certified or registered assists with patient medication refills.
16. Works with patients on the drug assistance program.
17. Maintains “Universal Precautionsâ€.
18. Collects blood samples by veini-puncture and finger-stick.
19. Participates as a tea! m member and provides
Leadership
to colleagues, students and other team members to ensure that workloads are distributed fair and equal and that our number one goal of providing
Excellence
of service and care to our patients and their families is accomplished everyday.
20. Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours.
21. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient and families.
22. Willingly shares and promotes expertise and
Teamwork
with fellow members and assists in the orientation of new staff.
23. Consistently seeks ways to improve work procedures and methods to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the organization.
24. Committed to conducting all behavior with
Integrity
and high ethical standards.
25. Communicates with patients, families and team members in a manner which promotes dignity and
Respect.
26. Performs other! duties as may be assigned by physician and/or management.
Qua! lifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.Knowledge of general clinic practices and procedures.
2.Knowledge of medical skills and terminology as learned in accredited Medical Assistant program.
3.Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to type patient information.
4.Ability to speak, read, understand and follow oral and written instruction in English.
5.Ability to perform computer tasks at a user level.
6.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
7.Ability to communicate with patients of all ages in a manner which promotes a comfortable environment.
8.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with physicians, co-workers and patients.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program; or alternately one to two years prior on the job training and experience as a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant is required! . Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant also required. If not currently registered/certified, must obtain within one year of employment. BLS/CPR certification desired.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work requires:
Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients;
Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time;
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Normal visual acuity and hearing.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Clinic environment. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal prep! arations and other conditions common to clinic environment.
MI! SSION
Ensuring patient access to quality healthcare, superior outcomes and a place where patients do come first.
VISION
Establishing our self as a public leader by way of innovation, originality and the imagination to influence and shape the future of healthcare.
VALUES
Committed to caring for the patient with;
Integrity
, holding high moral and ethical standards; through
Excellence
of service and care; with
Respect
for different ideals and beliefs; through a
Teamwork
of physicians and staff to assure the best outcome; and finally with
Leadership
, achieved through influence and trust to place the patient first.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Job
Medical/Surgical Services
Primary Location
NE-Lincoln-Nebraska Heart Institute
Shift
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
80
Weekends Required
Occasional
Status
Full Time
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This job starts available on: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:18:21 GMT
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