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We are seeking to establish a
pool of qualified applicants for the following full-time position:
Medical Assistant (MA) / Licensed Practical Nurse
The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant / Licensed Practical
Nurse is to support the medical provider in all aspects of patient
care. Some desired qualities of applicants include being able to
work with diverse patient populations, is self motivated, hard
working, goal oriented, a good verbal communicator, maintains
legible hand writing, works well in a team environment, detail
oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks and perform efficiently
and effectively in a stressful environment, and maintains the desire
of providing the highest quality of healthcare at all times.
Essential Functions:
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Manages medical provider’s patient flow.
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Receives and greets patients.
- Triage
/ work up patients by recording the chief complaint, performing
appropriate vital signs based upon the patients presenting
complaint and prepares the patient for the medical provider.
- Is
able to identify ill patients and ensures that prompt care is
provided.
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Perform follow-up care per provider instructions including
scheduling radiology and specialty appointments, calling in
medication refills, and other follow-up matters.
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Perform in-office procedures such as performing a urinalysis,
obtaining culture specimens, performs EKG, peak flow, nebulizer
treatments, dressing changes, is able to obtain phlebotomy
laboratory specimens, administers shots and immunizations.
- Assist
the medical provider in routine in-office procedures.
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Assists with patient education.
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Maintains the exam rooms for patient and medical provider use
- Active
participant in the health center’s quality improvement program.
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Actively works to maintain a clean, safe, positive, and
harmonious work environment.
Qualifications:
- High
School diploma or GED.
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Completion of a medical assistant training program / accredited
school of nursing program.
- A
valid state license / certification.
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Computer literacy
- Able
to work an occasional early evening hours
- Though
not required, applicants with pediatric experience and Spanish
speaking fluency strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary Schedule
Benefits Package
Medical,
dental, and vision; 403-B pre-tax retirement program; vacation,
sick, & holiday time.
Application Submission
Please
submit a letter of interest & up-to-date resume to our Human
Resources Department by either fax
(803) 593-0607,
by mail
PO Box 277, Clearwater, SC, 29229,
or
in person at the Clearwater office.
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