Position Highlights:
Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life convergeAdvancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career developmentWork/Life: Monday-Friday Office HoursWhat you will do:
The LPN administers nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Professional. Assists with treatments and procedures and carries out selected duties within the framework of the established nursing plan of care. Complies with established nursing policies, procedures and standards to provide safe, quality care to patients.
Responsibilities:
Consistently takes accurate vital signs.Accurately collects routine patient data per protocols and/or as directed by the clinical supervisor.Consistently recognizes high-risk situations and reports them appropriately.Confers with the clinical supervisor routinely concerning the plan of care.Makes suggestions as to referrals to other disciplines.Fulfills protocols or clinical guidelines in establishing workflow priorities.Consistently demonstrates acceptable technical skills in providing care.Consistently follows standards of care, established protocols, or clinical guidelines in providing patient care.Consistently follows infection control policies in administering care.Consistently provides patient care in consideration of age-related requirements.Consistently reinforces patient and family teaching.Administers medications safely in accordance with relevant unit policies and procedures.Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders.Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer skills relevant to the care area.Demonstrates initiative and flexibility with assignments.Functions as a team member in carrying out assignments.What you will need:
A current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of New YorkGraduate of accredited school of Practical Nursing.High School diploma / GED requiredMust be able to lift 20 lbs.Pay Range: $23.85-$29.95
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
What you will do:
The Medical Assistant is responsible to perform the duties of the position in support of the nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care.
Responsibilities:
Escorts patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents all necessary health information into the electronic medical record.Responds to patients concerns appropriately.Completes referrals and obtains pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.Follows proper protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.Participates in all required meetings and practice huddles.Completes incoming patient forms and ensures forms are scanned into the electronic medical record if applicable.Uses Universal Precautions with all encounters. Knows and follows procedure for handling occurrences involving exposure to blood or other body fluid.Documents all exposure incidents per St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates policy.Notifies physician regarding patients in need of physician intervention.Ensures that patient exam rooms are stocked and cleaned at all times.Follows office protocol to ensure adequate supplies are ordered and stocked.Performs office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.Handles medical waste appropriately.Provides educational materials to patients.Provides patients with electronic copy of medical record.If applicable perform front-end functions to insure achievement of established revenue cycle metrics, consistent with excellence standards and practice workflows:Scheduling and registrationCheck-inCheck-outCharge entry/claimsEnd of day processesGeneral duties including but not limited to:Document processingScanningInbox monitoringComplies with Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model.Performs all mandatory training.Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations. Works cooperatively with all team members to ensure quality patient care at all times.Communicates respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.Adheres to St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct in performance of all job duties.Obtains and maintains medical assistant certification according to MA certification policy.Cross covers other areas as neededWhat you will need:
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training ProgramHolds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMAMinimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalencyAt least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare fieldProficient in obtaining manual vital signsExperience using an electronic health record systemCommitment to confidentiality and respectAbility to obtain and record patient data including but not limited to: prior health history, family history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, health screening questionnairesKnowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminologyExperience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers in performing clinical tasks and proceduresAbility to provide patients with information related to their health and wellness
Pay Range:$19.00 - $26.15
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.