Medical Assistant or LPN Clinic - Pulmonary

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant or LPN Clinic - Pulmonary for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 – $34.58 for MA and $27.38 - $41.06 for LPN Clinic. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Hiring Bonus may be available!

The pulmonary clinic is a short walk away from Grounds and Grains or the Hospital Cafe where the team often enjoys a short walk together to get coffee, breakfast or an afternoon warm cookie from the hospital.

The specialty supports both pulmonology and sleep. Day-to-day basic overview includes rooming, paperwork, in-basket, and scrubbing / prepping charts for sleep patients including downloading CPAP data for sleep patient visits.

We work with a strong team of providers who are willing to teach and share their education on complex conditions, including hosting educational sessions to review certain diagnoses throughout the year.

This position has the potential, for interested caregivers, to do some additional training, cross-coverage and education on procedures such as setting up, hosting appointments, downloading data, and cleaning home sleep study units with training from our skilled sleep technician, as well as learning from our skilled respiratory therapist team to perform walking oximetry, nocturnal oximetry setup, appointments and downloads, as well as performing basic pulmonary function testing such as spirometry with flow volume loop.

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice.

Essential Functions

• 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, setup and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant program, MA Apprenticeship program, or accredited State Board of Nursing LPN program.
• Required: Current Washington State MA certification (MA-C) or LPN licensure.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred, if an MA.
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at date of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: experience in a medical office

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. (Required)
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members. (Required)
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. (Required)
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. (Required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Required)
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

WASHINGTON:

• State of Washington Medical Assistant – Interim Certified credential accepted.
• Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant- Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of date of issuance of interim credential by the State of Washington.

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.
• Ability to move around area with frequent 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.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are 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.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.