Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant | OBGYN Position Available In Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Location:

Avera Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology-SiouxFalls Worker Type:

Regular Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States ofAmerica)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listedbelow. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $19.50

• $31.

00Position Highlights Work with Keely Masterson APP on Dr. Schiltz’sOBGYN team

Medical Assistant Job Summary:

Performs selected medicalassistant and clerical duties that assist in care for clinicpatients following established standards, practices, andcompetency. Works collaboratively with other clinic staff to solvepractice-related problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the principlesof growth and development and possesses the ability to respond tospecific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer’sstatus. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to providecare for the population served in the department. Must have one ofthe following certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant(CCMA)

• National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified MedicalAssistant (CMA)
• American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• American Association of MedicalAssistants (AAMA) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• AmericanMedical Technologists (AMT) National Certified Medical Assistant(NCMA)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) You Belongat Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassionand the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.

Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides for the deliveryof professional nursing care under the direction of the provider.

What you will do Performs general nursing care to patients.

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordancewith nursing standards. Coordinates the patient care activities forthe clinic. Prepares equipment and assists provider duringprocedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.

Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions todrugs and treatments to provider. Oversees appointment schedulingand ensures preferences are given to patients in emergencysituations. Maintains timely flow of patients. Greets patients andprepares them for physical examination. Screens patients forappropriate information including obtaining the health history, andtaking vitals. Documents obtained information in patient chart.

Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests. Responds topatient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input fromthe physician. Educates patients and families about diagnosticprocess, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health andwellness. Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems andcomplaints. Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies andmaterials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical suppliesneeded. Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimensaccording to lab protocol as needed. Performs quality control andmaintains records on all lab testing. Essential Qualifications Theindividual must be able to work the hours specified. To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential job function satisfactorily including having visualacuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability tocommunicate effectively with others, hear, understand anddistinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and thoselisted above are representative of the knowledge, skills, andabilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as theaccommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Board of Nursing An active licensein the state of practice Upon Hire Expectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision,core values, and social principles to serve patients, theirfamilies, and our community.

Promote Avera’s values of compassion,hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards ofCommunication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) withenthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Workeffectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow withother team members and ensuring a productive and efficientenvironment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, andstandards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The JointCommission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & ThenSome Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifyingpart-time and full-time employees. We support you withopportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits aredesigned to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO availableday 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, forfull-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan Upto 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Careerdevelopment guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is anEqual Opportunity Employer

• Qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, orother categories protected by law.

If you are an individual with adisability and would like to request an accommodation for help withyour online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send anemail to talent@avera.org .