Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant (MA) | Occ Med Position Available In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

Location:

Avera St Luke’s Hospital Worker Type:

Regular WorkShift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The payrange for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependentupon experience. $19.50

• $31.

00 Position Highlights Sign On Bonus!

MA/LPN

• May be eligible for a $5,000

Sign-On Student LoanRepayment:

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position may beeligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helpsyou pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra paymentof $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down yourprincipal balance faster.

Positive Work Environment:

Be part of anorganization where we practice the mission in our daily operationsand demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. Greatemployees are our best investment here at Avera! Let us help youkeep growing while being a part of the Avera team! MedicalAssistant Job Profile Summary Performs selected medical assistantand clerical duties that assist in care for clinic patientsfollowing established standards, practices, and competency.

MedicalAssistant Required Education, License/Certification, or WorkExperience:

One of the following is required: Certified ClinicalMedical Assistant (CCMA)

• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)and Medical Assistant diploma Upon Hire or Certified ClinicalMedical Assistant (CCMA)
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)with one year of experience Upon Hire or Certified MedicalAssistant (CMA)
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)Upon Hire or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• American MedicalTechnologists (AMT) Upon Hire You Belong at Avera Be part of amultidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of MovingHealth Forward for you and our patients.

Work where you matter. ABrief Overview Provides for the delivery of professional nursingcare under the direction of the provider. What you will do Performsgeneral nursing care to patients. Administers prescribedmedications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.

Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic. Preparesequipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments,examinations, and testing of patients. Observes, records, andreports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatmentsto provider. Oversees appointment scheduling and ensurespreferences are given to patients in emergency situations.

Maintains timely flow of patients. Greets patients and preparesthem for physical examination. Screens patients for appropriateinformation including obtaining the health history, and takingvitals. Documents obtained information in patient chart. Instructspatient in collection of samples and tests. Responds to patientphone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from thephysician. Educates patients and families about diagnostic process,medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.

Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.

Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Ensurescleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed. Assuresappropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to labprotocol as needed. Performs quality control and maintains recordson all lab testing. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring,developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning,and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coachingemployees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. EssentialQualifications The individual must be able to work the hoursspecified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must beable to perform each essential job function satisfactorilyincluding having visual acuity adequate to perform position dutiesand the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear,understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Theserequirements and those listed above are representative of theknowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essentialjob functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential jobfunctions, as long as the accommodations do not cause unduehardship to the employer.

Required Education,License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN)

• Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practiceUpon Hire Expectations and Standards Commitment to the dailyapplication of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and socialprinciples to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm andsincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a teamenvironment, coordinating work flow with other team members andensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safetyprinciples, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, butnot limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA ifapplicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer awide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-timeemployees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today andinto the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Freehealth insurance options, for full-time single coverage on AveraHigh Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contributionfor retirement Career development guided by hands-on training andmentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, VeteranStatus, or other categories protected by law.

If you are anindividual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodation for help with your online application, please call1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .