MA/LPN (OCC Health, Miamisburg/Monroe, Ohio)
MA/LPN
Occupational
Health
Position
Information
Title: MA/
Facility: Occupational Health
Job Reports to: Managers,
Excel – Upper Valley Medical Center
Premier
Health Mission, Vision, and Values
The Premier
Health Mission
We will improve the health of
the communities we serve with others who share our commitment to provide
high-quality, cost-competitive health care services.
The Premier
Health Vision
People will choose Premier
Health over any health system in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice,
and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their
expectations.
§
Patients
and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate
care at a competitive price.
§
Physicians
will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice
environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes.
§
Our
employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career.
The Premier
Health Values
§
RESPECT
each person’s dignity.
§
Act
with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities.
§
Serve
with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes.
§
Commit
to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance.
Position
Summary
General
Summary/Responsibilities:
The Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direct supervision of the physician
and/or provider to perform administrative and clinical tasks. LPN’s support
doctors and patients related to patient care management, organization and
communication. The goal is to ensure efficient operation of the medical office
through accurate delivery of high-quality customer service. They remain flexible and proficient in all
aspects of the clinic operation to assist in order entry, registration,
scheduling, reporting, phone calls, clerical tasks, clinical tasks, and other related
duties. Must demonstrate good teamwork and maintain a professional attitude.
Scope/Span
of Control:
Supervisory
Responsibilities (if applicable)
Supervises
FTEs:
Number
of FTEs Supervised:
Exercises full management
authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring:
Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)
Annual
Revenue in Dollars:
Annual
Expense in Dollars:
Financial
Accountability:
Population
Served
Age of Population Served - Choose
all that apply
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education
Required:
Additional requirements:
§ Type of degree:
§ Area of study or major:
§ Preferred educational
qualifications:
§ Position specific testing
requirement:
Licensure/Certification/Registration
§
Successful completion of
§
CPR
Certification
§
Successful
passage of the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience
Required:
Prior
job title or occupational experience:
Prior
specific functional responsibilities:
Preferred
experience:
Other
experience requirements:
Knowledge/Skills
§ Ability to read, write,
and perform basic mathematical calculations
§ Knowledge of medical terminology
and processes
§ Basic administrative
skills including typing, filing, and the use of miscellaneous office
equipment.
§ Literate in personal
computers (including keyboards) required.
§ Ability to perform
multiple tasks at the same time.
§ Ability to work under
sometime-stressful condition which may occur in a heavy workload environment.
§ Excellent organizational
and time management skills
§
Effective oral and written interpersonal/communication
skills for interaction with and/or teaching patients, physicians, other staff
and visitors.
§
Good problem solving skills, initiative and
judgment to make appropriate decision in potentially life threatening patient
situations.
§
Professional appearance and behavior.
§
Physical strength for such activities as moving
equipment, (lifting/transporting patients with assistance) to a maximum of 300
lbs.
§
Excellent customer service skills
Physical
Requirements & Working Conditions
Physical
Requirements:
Pulling |
Choose an item. |
Standing |
Choose an item. |
Other sounds |
Choose an item. |
Twisting |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Reaching |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Visual Acuity Near |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Walking |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Manual Dexterity |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Visual Acuity Far |
4 - Consistently
(76% - 100%) |
Sitting |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Use both hands |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Vision Color |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Pushing |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Talking |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Concentrating |
4 - Consistently
(76% - 100%) |
Climbing |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Lifting <10 pounds |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Interpersonal Skills |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Stooping |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Lifting >10 pounds |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Reading |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Kneeling |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Normal hearing both ears |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Thinking |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Working
Conditions:
1. Must be able to push, pull, and
assist in lifting a load of up to 300 lbs. (with assistance), both patients and
equipment.
2. May be exposed to loud noises.
3. May be exposed to aggressive,
violent behaviors from patients, family members and/or visitors.
4. May be exposed to blood and body
fluids, including those with tuberculosis, HIV positive, hepatitis or body
infestations.
5. Must be able to work under
stressful conditions which may occur in emergency situations or with a heavy
workload.
Organizational
Standards
§
Possess
skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of
Premier Health.
§
Demonstrates
traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers,
Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working
Independently.
§
Performs
in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and
Excellence.
§
Provides
a positive and professional representation of the organization.
§
Promotes
a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification,
reporting, documentation, and prevention.
§
Maintains
hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a
positive patient care experience.
§
Maintains
competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and
developments in related scope of job role or practice.
§
Adheres
to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and
storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
§
Participates
in ongoing quality improvement activities.
§
Maintains
compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices,
protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable
professional standards.
§
Complies
with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient
information.
§
Demonstrates
excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent
with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the
organization.
§
Adheres
to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state,
and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other
accrediting bodies.
§
Reports
to work as required.
Essential
Duties & Functions
Essential
Duties & Job Functions:
Administrative
Responsibilities:
1.
Maintains
client/patient/company communication by: answering phones and greeting clients
(as outlined in the Premier Health Behavioral Standards), and coordinates
services that interact with other departments.
2.
Performs
daily administrative clinic functions: pulls records of returning clients,
collects cash, prepares office equipment for proper operation.
3.
Prepares,
documents, and maintains medical records in a confidential manner.
4.
Schedules
patient appointments to enhance clinic flow.
5.
Registers
patients in the clinic database.
6.
Orders
all necessary patient services in a timely manner (i.e. lab and radiology
testing).
7.
Maintains
supplies for the office.
Clinical
Responsibilities:
1.
Responsible
for assisting physician/provider with examinations and procedures for
patients.
2.
Prepares,
documents, and maintains medical records in a confidential manner.
3.
Documents
initial patient assessment including vital signs.
4.
Reports
significant information to the physician/provider demonstrating knowledge and
skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the patient’s age.
5.
Under
the direct supervision of the physician/provider, and depending on the unique
needs of the facility in which they are assigned to work, Medical Assistants
may be required to perform some or all the following job duties:
·
Suture
removal
·
Audiometric
exam
·
Vision
exam
·
EKG
·
Simple
sterile dressing
·
Pulse
oximeter
·
Blood
sugar screening
·
Spirometry
·
Administration
and reading of TB tests
·
Application
of splints
·
Administration
of immunizations
·
Eye
irrigation
·
CPR
and airway management
·
Topical
medication administration
·
Application
of bandages
6.
Performs
and prepares necessary lab tests following lab standards (ie: venipuncture,
specimen collection, urine drug screens UA dips).
7.
Documents
actions in the patient chart and schedules follow up appointments when needed.
8.
Cleans
patient exam rooms (i.e. carts, chairs, BP cuffs, stethoscope).
9.
Replenish
stocks supplies in exam rooms as needed.
10. Prepares clinic
equipment for daily use (i.e. calibration of equipment, QC control testing).
11. Reinforce
patient education.
Other Duties & Functions: