Primary Care Assistant-LPN (Non-Exempt) (34006N) - FT, Days
- Cape Girardeau, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for coordinating care and building relationships with patients in partnership with Mercy Primary Care Providers.
- Cleans and stocks examination rooms including laying out special equipment or supplies to be used during a patient visit.
- Escorts patient to the examination room and prepares patient for examination and treatment in a respectful and considerate manner.
- Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including entering the chief complaint; taking patient vital signs; reviewing patient history and allergies; completing a thorough medication reconciliation; working the Encounter Guide including helping to close any open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, and diabetic eye exams; rechecking elevated blood pressures; and completing needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits as needed.
- Assists with any needed in-office testing including, but not limited to, drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKGs, walking oxygen studies and point of care testing.
- Administer vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.
- Assists provider with procedures.
- Inputs orders as needed to aid provider and clinical care team.
- Schedules follow up appointments when needed per office policy.
- Ensures excellent consumer experience.
- Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.
- Performs other work duties as assigned.
Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
Licensure: Licensed as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the state of practice.
Preferred Experience: 6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Works well as a member of a team and willing to collaborate with all members of the care team
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Customer service orientation
· Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
· Flexible and positive attitude
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Self-directed and able to perform tasks that are in scope of practice independently with minimal oversightPhysical Requirements:
- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.