What are the responsibilities and job description for the MA position at Valor Health?
POSITION: LPN/MA
LOCATION: Emmett, Idaho
REPORTS TO: Office Manager
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
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WHAT YOU’LL DO:
As our LPN/MA you will prepare and assist the physician/provider in the examination and treatment of patients in the medical office and must be available to assist and follow the provider’s orders.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Call patients into rooms for examinations. Perform weight check, height measurement, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration readings as needed.
- Verify with each patient their date of birth, their current phone number, address and insurance information and update charts so that all necessary information is current and accurate
- Review patient's medical record.
- Record and obtain patient's symptoms, make observations, listen, answer questions and reassure.
- Obtain past medical history and family history as appropriate.
- Review current medication and review patient allergies.
- Record all of the above in the patient's chart, and sign.
- Assist physicians and physician assistants with examinations as necessary. Lift patients on and off exam tables and in and out of wheelchairs.
- Set up procedures to be done, i.e., remove lesions, suture wounds, cast fractures, dress burns.
- Explain procedures to patients and instruct on follow-up care.
- Give therapeutic injections, 1M, and subcutaneous injections as ordered by providers, as well as allergy injections, tine tests, or PPD when needed and as ordered.
- Irrigate ears, change dressings on wounds, test eyes, give enemas, and perform any standing orders predetermined by the provider, including but not limited to UAs, strep tests, etc.
- Handle phone calls. Listen, reassure, advise and reinforce what the physician or PA has told them.
- Call pharmacies with prescription refills.
- Call patients with reports, report explanations, and make referral appointments.
- Complete insurance pre-authorization for referrals and prescribed medicines.
- Generally keep exam rooms clean and organized. Keep supplies, equipment, and instruments in place and ready for use.
- In coordination with the Clinic Manager, order all medical supplies and maintain supply inventory.
- Work with pharmaceutical representatives to keep samples current and sample closet organized.
- Provide specific diets as ordered by physicians.
- Prepare for OB checks, including blood pressure, weight, dip urine, and fetal heart tones with Doppler.
- Perform well-baby checks, including growth charts, immunizations, and IRIS lookups.
- Remain at the clinic, available to physicians and physician assistants, until all patients have been cared for.
- Vaccine for Children program support
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years of clinical experience
- Certification / Registration CMA RMA or Current Idaho LPN License is Required
- Able to pass a background check & drug test
- COVID 19 Vaccine
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sitting and working at a computer keyboard, walking, lifting, reaching, hand-eye coordination, speaking.
- Medical Clinic Environment
- Exposure to patient environments in general
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.31 - $19.92 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Surgery
- Urgent Care
Physical setting:
- Acute care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Emmett, ID: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- LPN (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20