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Hematology and Oncology Associates of Northeastern PA, PC

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Medical Assistant (MA)

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What they do

A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.

$39,212 / year median in Pennsylvania

-8% projected decline

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Job Description

Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical Assistant is responsible for directly assisting the practice physicians, maintaining consistent patient flow, triage patient calls, organize diagnostic procedures and arrange follow-up care as directed by physician and physician assistants. The LPN/MA assist the physician during the appointment with patients upon request. In addition, the LPN/MA is also responsible for a rotation in Triage to assist with injections Responsibilities
  • Reviews each patient electronic medical record (EMR) for the assigned provider, ensuring documentation accuracy and the completion of diagnostic procedures with results therein
  • Maintains consistent patient flow to assigned provider by consulting frequently with electronic scheduling program, tracking patient in facility and escorting them to examination room
  • Conducts a focused discussion regarding the patient's current state of health. Obtains and records vitals (temperature, apical pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and pain scale, if any
  • Communicates any changes or abnormalities to provider. Upon recognizing and emergent abnormality communicates with an RN, extender or patient's physician immediately
  • Triages patient calls in a timely manner; not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours with appropriate documentation
  • Maintains neat and sanitary exam rooms ensuring rooms are stocked with necessary / required supplies; exam tables cleaned and changing of pillow cases throughout the week, while also checking (on Thursdays) and pulling all sharps containers when needed
Benefits:
401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person