Job Description
The Ruby Valley Medical Center is accepting applications for a Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse to work in our Sheridan Clinic. Prefer 1-2 years of experience in a clinic or direct patient care setting. Must be motivated and a team player. Position Description - RN/LPN The RN/LPN is responsible for the administration of nursing care to all patients in the clinic and hospital (after cross-training to the ED, Acute, Swing and Observation areas). The RN/LPN works under the direct supervision of the Clinic Manager and Providers granted privileges by the Board of Directors at RVMC. The following is a list of essential job accountabilities: Rooming Patients (VS, WT, HT, BMI, Allergies, Chief Complaint, Medication reconciliation at every visit, etc.) Stocking and cleaning exam rooms. Checking for outdates in exam rooms as assigned. Managing the Outdates in the Med Room and Crash Cart. Patient Medication Management to include: patient prescriptions refill, patient assistance programs, and prior authorizations for medications. Anticoagulation Coordination Referrals and Orders as needed (specialists and diagnostic testing) Knowledge and administration of all vaccines offered in the RHC Administering Allergy Injections – Proficient at administering the anaphylactic protocol (RN/LPN ONLY) Administering PO, IM, Subcutaneous medications (within your scope of practice) Teaching and educating patients regarding their health and wellness Phone Triage Notifying patients of diagnostic results Proficient at the following clinic procedures: Ear Lavage – set-up and perform Pap – set-up and assist DOT PX – perform nurse testing (hearing, UA, etc.) Welcome to Medicare Exam Well Child visits Cross-Training to the Acute Care, Swing, Observation and ER Departments at RVMC Log in to “Health e link” per e-mail notifications to access our patient’s test results from other facility. Any other tasks assigned or requested within your Scope of Practice. Position Description - Medical Assistant Assists Physician and Physician Assistants in the examination and treatment of patients. Duties to include interviews with patients to obtain medical history check pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, vision and hearing. Employee performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and values of RVMC. Works under the supervision of the Clinic Manager. The following is a list of essential job accountabilities: Work directly with provider. Room patients in a timely and efficient manner. Obtain and record in the EHR: height, weight, respiratory, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation in an electronic health record format. Will also record patient presenting complaint and pertinent history. Update patient’s Medical allergies and medication list in electronic health record at each visit Assist providers in scheduling tests, making referrals to other providers or for other medical services, and notifying patients of their test results. Interact with patients to facilitate the scheduling of needed services such as procedures, laboratory work, imaging and referrals. Notify patients regarding the advice of their providers. Routinely screen phone calls from patients to the providers. Set up and stock patient and procedure rooms for procedures and assist with procedures as requested by and supervised by provider. And other tasks assigned by the RN or provider Complete Medical Assistant Training Sign-Off sheet with CMO, and renew annually. Only those areas deemed to meet competency will be designate to the MA for completion. Satisfactory time and attendance.