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SalaryWhy YOU want to work for MED FIRST! We offer competitive pay, diversity in our workforce, personal growth, and a teamwork environment. The reward of providing excellent health care to our patients and giving back to the community. MED FIRST not only cares about our patients, but We also care about our employees. Our employee recognition culture, retention bonuses, clinics incentives alongside stability and company growth makes working with MED FIRST a great place to work.
General Summary of Duties: Provides patient care in the Family Practice/Urgent Care office setting. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as a primary liaison between patients, families, staff and providers.
Major Responsibilities/Tasks:
1. Observe and record patient behavior, perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
2. Collect patient health history, counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans
3. Communicates with clinical, clerical and billing departments, providers, patients and families to ensure continuity of care.
4. Communication skills (both written and verbal) suitable to express the physical, mental and emotional status of patients and families.
5. Accurately completes and maintains medical records and documents.
6. Performs telephone triage utilizing approved protocols.
7. Provides general nursing care to patients, demonstrates acceptable time management techniques.
8. Maintains exam rooms and lab area. Prepares stocks and cleans rooms as well as maintains supplies and equipment for treatment.
9. Administers/documents medication, vaccines and treatments within Med First Guidelines and in accordance with nursing standards.
10. Maintains skills and knowledge base through reading, training and other structured in-services.
11. Attends clinical meetings as scheduled.
12. Conducts self in accordance with Med First employee handbook.
13. Maintains confidentiality and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
14. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: LPN License required
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 to 2 years’ experience as a LPN, preferably in Family Practice or Urgent Care, Knowledge of medical abbreviations, Ability to work with non-cooperative patients, patients with psychosocial problems and needs, or chronic and acute health problems, Ability to adapt to various work assignments, possess good customer service skills and exceptional telephone etiquette, EMR and computer experience helpful.
HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM: All positions within Med First and RMS Healthcare are expected to fully understand Med First/RMS Compliance policies and procedures. Employees are provided training upon hire, annually and regularly notified of changes as needed. It is an expectation that all employees will report any suspected violations of any federal or state laws to either their direct supervisor, Human Resources or the Compliance Officer.
Work Environment: This position operates in a clinic. The majority of the time is spent in a professional office environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment. Work may be stressful at times due to busy office. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. This position requires unaided lifting up to 20 pounds, excessive standing and hand dexterity for telephone and office machine operation.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
Physical setting:
- Clinic
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
