Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (UVA Primary Care Locust Grove)
Offering a competitive bonus to the hired candidate. Please discuss with the hiring manager or recruiter for more details.
Job Summary LPN
Responsible for providing direct patient care, ongoing education, and reinforcement of care plans, and providing general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patients physician or LIP/RN designee in accordance with policy, procedure, and competency to promote patient health and wellness. This position requires providing services to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served.
Job Summary MA
Medical Assistants provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patients physician or LIP/RN designee in accordance with policy, procedure, and competency to promote patient health and wellness. Duties may include patient care, vital signs, assisting licensed health care professionals, performing various laboratory tests, quality control indicators, and clinical intake. This position requires providing service to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.LicensedPracticalNurse - Ambulatory Assistthe registered nurse and/or provider through data collection concerning the physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Assistswith data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
As directed andin accordance withdocumented competencies, provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures. Clinical support services include but are not limited to preparing laboratory specimens, performing testing (i.e. point of care testing, CLIA waived testing ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, specimen collection, etc.), appropriate cleaning and sterilizationof instruments/equipment and rooms, disposing of contaminated supplies, performing wound care, administering medications.
Performs administrative support responsibilities. As directed andin accordance withdocumented competencies,providesadministrative support to licensed healthcare professionals. Administrative support services include but are not limited to draft letters and/orassistwith completion of forms,facilitatescheduling, pend medication refills,assistwith coverageof inbasket messaging,assistwith clinic/chart prep.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FORLICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE: Job requires standing for prolonged periods,frequentlytraveling, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 20-50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS: Currently enrolled or have completion of a Medical Assistant Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)and/orhold a current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), the AMT (American Medical Technologists), NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions), the ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants), or the NHA (National Healthcare Association). Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 6 months from the date of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The job requires standing for prolonged periods andfrequentlybending/stooping/traveling. Ability to lift/push/pull 20 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectiousdisease. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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