CMA/LPN -East Village Clinic- FT (varied) position at Franciscan Health System in Des Moines

Franciscan Health System is currently seeking to employ CMA/LPN -East Village Clinic- FT (varied) on Mon, 14 Oct 2013 21:44:53 GMT. Job Summary: Provides care and support to patients under the direction of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Contributes to the planning and delivery of patient focused care. Essential Duties: Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner. Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug...

CMA/LPN -East Village Clinic- FT (varied)

Location: Des Moines Iowa

Description: Franciscan Health System is currently seeking to employ CMA/LPN -East Village Clinic- FT (varied) right now, this position will be placed in Iowa. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Summary:
Provides care and support to patients under the direction of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Contributes to the! planning and delivery of patient focused care.

Essential Duties:
Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner. Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.

Assist with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures. Diagnostic tests and procedures may include venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood draw, intradermal (including skin tests), subcutaneous and intramuscular injections for diagnostic and/or therapeutic agents.

Administer ordered medications via, oral, topical, rectal, otic, ophthalmic and inhaled. Administer vaccines via oral, topically and by injection and nasal administration.

Manage patient flow ensuring enough time for patient and family education. Screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropriately within the scope of authority.
Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipm! ent; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to the facility Exposure Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner's needs for medications, supplies and equipment and plan accordingly.

Document procedures and interactions in patient's medical record.

Schedule patient appointments and perform other clerical duties as needed.

Actively participate in continuing education, required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

Qualifications

CMA Requirements

Successful completion of a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification must be obtained within first year of employment and maintained thereafter.

Clinic/physician office experience preferred.

CPR ! certification

Obtain Mandatory Reporting Certificate within 45 days of hire date.

LPN Requirements

Current LPN license issued by the State of Iowa

Clinic/physician office experience preferred

CPR Certification

Obtain Mandatory Reporting Certificate within 45 days of hire date

Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence

: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.

Integrity

: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.

Compassion

: Feeling with others, being one with others in the! ir sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of th! e human community.

Excellence

: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times

Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines

Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members

Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers

Job

Licensed/Registered Medical Professionals (Non-Nursing)

Primary Location

IA-Des Moines-Mercy East Village

Shift

varied

Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period

80

Weekends Required

Occasional

Status

Full Time
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If you! were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Franciscan Health System.

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This position starts available on: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 21:44:53 GMT

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