Medical Assistant/LPN Gastroenterology

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care related activities including assisting the providers.

Job Functions

When performing nursing support functions

1. Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR
2. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certification/licensure
3. Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patients
4. Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day
5. Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary
6. Assists with patient education
7. Performs other duties as assigned

Employment Requirements

Minimum Education/Work Experience/License/Certifications

• Graduation from Medical Assisting program or School of Practical Nursing
• Current LPN Licensure or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Assistant (RMA) (LPNs/MAs will have 1 year to become certified in order to maintain employment)
• Current CPR certification

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

Preferred Qualifications

• EMR experience

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Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.