MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - DERMATOLOGY
RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Specific Competencies:
- Admits patients to the clinic bay and assists the physician and/or nurse to provide physical care for the patient before, during, and after examinations and procedures.
- Performs routine clerical activities required for efficient operation of the ambulatory clinic.
- Provides appropriate safety and infection control measures.
JCMG Core Competencies:
- Strives for continuous quality improvement.
- Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence.
- Maintains high work ethic standards.
- Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors at all times.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
- Graduate of an accredited medical assistant training program preferred, but not
Experience:
- Minimum one year of experience preferably in a medical office setting, but not
Certification/License:
- Certification as medical assistant preferred
- LPN license preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and word processing experience desirable
- For administration of injectable medications, must have successfully completed an accredited Medical Assistant training program, or successful completion of approved injection and Pharmacology training.
- Staff with prior job experience without formal training must complete JCMG competency testing and successful completion of return demonstration.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works in heated and air-conditioned area; may be exposed to infectious material and contagious conditions including exposure to patient body fluids, including blood and contaminated sharps; potential for exposure to hazardous disinfecting chemicals; must follow universal precautions and utilize personal protective equipment.
Note: This document is intended to describe the general duties required of this position. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
BENEFITS
- Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability
- Generous PTO policy, beginning at 148-hours annually
- 56 hours paid Holiday Leave
- Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements, including a Medical Assistant training program
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