Medical Assistant Lead or LPN Clinic Lead- Family Practice

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant Lead or LPN Clinic Lead - Family Practice for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.  Hourly compensation starts at $21.29 for MA Lead and $26.31 for LPN Lead, more depending on experience.  This position works in conjunction with another MA Lead within the office. This is a working position so a lead is still partnered with a provider. The Lead also helps with training of incoming caregivers, staffing planning, supply inventory and ordering, Metrix reporting, caregiver engagement and leading morning huddles. This position is Monday-Friday,  8 hour shifts from 730am-430pm.

***$3,500.00 Sign-On Bonus for MA Lead & $4,000.00 Sign-On Bonus for LPN Lead!*** ***Relocation Assistance may be available.***

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day functions for assigned area. Assists with ensuring that departmental goals are achieved, timelines met and service excellence provided in all aspects of work. Subject matter expert.

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assigns work; plans and manages priorities; provides technical assistance; oversees staff schedules; monitors quality of work; monitors team projects; mentors staff; provides constructive feedback to supervisor/manager on issues impacting clinic performance and caregiver effectiveness; oversees staff training; ensures quality improvement and participate in process improvement initiatives as requested; supports strategic initiatives as requested; provides leadership feedback on staff performance; and assists with goal setting for team.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes and records patient history and vital signs.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms; select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations and procedures.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments. May coordinate inpatient and outpatient referrals.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Minimum of two years’ of experience as a Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, LPN, or performing like type work is required.
• Experience in leading and training preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant program, or accredited State Board of Nursing LPN program.
• Current Washington State MA certification or LPN license.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Understand the principles of asepsis.

COMMUNITY/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

For clinic locations where caregiver will be performing both Medical Assistant and Diagnostic Technician functions:

• Current Limited X-Ray licensure/permit in state of practice required at date of hire.
• Must meet qualifications and perform essential functions of Diagnostic Technician job profile in addition to those for the Medical Assistant Lead.

EPIC Leads:

• Attend system meetings related to EPIC
• Provide internal EPIC training to caregivers, including providers.
• Responsible for annual training/competencies.
• Serve as primary resource for EPIC issues (workflows, open encounters, optimization).
• Assist in Ambulatory trainings classes for back office and providers.
• Provide EPIC daily support.
• Virtually assist other clinics with EPIC issues.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

For a full description of the position, or for questions, contact Purneet, [email protected]

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