Muscp – Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant

Muscp – Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred
• Must be certified through American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Medical Career Assessments (MedCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state
• Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser
• Assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences
• Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment
• Uses critical thinking in clinical problem-solving relative to the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience
• Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedure to include interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs
• Performs telephone and in-person screenings
• Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patients health care status or plan of care, documents accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures
• Prioritizes and documents patient incoming phone calls, as assigned, regarding medications, medical conditions, and reviews with provider as needed for orders or changes
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas
• Documents all patient care delivered in the medical record according to the medical center policy

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of patient care experience preferred