Medical Assistant/Lpn

Loudoun Medical Group (LMG), one of the largest and most diverse physician-owned, multi-specialty group practices in Northern Virginia, has an exciting employment opportunity for an experienced LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or certified Medical Assistant to support a busy Gynecology practice in Reston, VA.

General responsibilities include:

• Assisting Physician/Midlevel Provider with clinical procedures
• Obtaining patient vital signs and other medical history
• Assisting physician/midlevel provider with general patient care and medical coding
• Cleaning and stocking exam rooms
• Assists the providers in providing comprehensive medical care to targeted patient population in the ambulatory clinic setting by:

Job Requirements:

General Duties

· Assist physicians with patients as needed or when short staff.

· Call patients regarding non- urgent lab/radiology results daily within 24 hours.

· Call patients regarding urgent lab/radiology results daily within 1 hour.

· Follow up with prior authorization on medications within 24 hours. ­

· Must reply to urgent ECW telephone encounters prior to departing and non-urgent telephone encounters within 24 hours.

· Complete FMLA forms within 5 business days.

· Assist with IUD/ Nexplanon ordering/PA’s/Inquiries.

· Attend to patient for all nurse visit/add orders the day before: labs, urinalysis, administration of injections, etc.

· Assist MA’s, physicians, and nurses with same day appointments.

· Communicate with drug representatives on new products or new SOP.

· Update/Manage genetic testing kits/requisitions. Ensure we’re fully stocked and up to date with current prices (in network/out of network).

· Assist Dr, Hersh with Mona Lisa treatment (separate location).

· Assess, plan, organize, coordinate clinical needs for the office.

· Manage Fax Inbox

· Manage ECW E-prescriptions.

· Maintain literature and brochure stock.

· Assist providers when floor nurse unavailable or at lunch.

· Accept triage/ urgent patients phone calls, inquiries and address it to the provider. Document in patient charts.

· Respond to non-urgent telephone encounters within 24 hours.

· Respond to urgent telephone encounters immediately.

· Maintain and manage pap/Colpo recall book and appointment recalls.

· Fax Preoperative orders and labs to RHC.

· Call in/E-prescribe prescriptions as directed by providers.

· Return patient phone calls as directed by providers.

· Manage and order clinical supplies as needed.

• Must possess exceptional customer service skills
• Must have strong clinical skills including performing blood draws
• Must be able to work independently and on a team
• Must have problem solving skills
• EMR experience preferred (Pulse and/or ECW)
• Experience with inventory/stocking medical supplies
• Professional demeanor
• Bi-lingual not required but a plus
• Preparing the patient for the medical examination.
• Prepping EMR chart for providers
• Performing screening activities appropriate to patient population.
• Performing assigned clinical tasks and/or procedures.
• Cleaning/Autoclave duties assigned
• Assisting with scheduling follow-up appointments and activities as recommended by the providers.
• Performs clinical tasks and/or procedures appropriate to targeted patient population under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician or mid-level.
• Immediately notifies physician or other licensed health care provider of patients observed to be in distress.
• Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient of VWHA.
• Facilitates smooth and efficient operation of the clinical department by monitoring the flow of patients and intervening as appropriate to minimize wait times and promote a positive experience for the patient.
• Assists with inventory and requisition of required supplies; keeps exam and procedure rooms adequately stocked at all times.
• Engages in positive interactions with VWHA members, visitors and fellow staff members at all times.

Phone Work

• Call in or process prescription request as directed by the physician
• Triage phone calls, trouble shoot general patient and office needs
• Return patient phone calls as directed by the physician
• Process patient calls throughout the day
• Fax complete and accurate H&P's records to hospital as per protocol
• Call patients with lab and radiology results
• Process messages from patient’s portal
• Call Fed-Ex for pick-ups before noon
• Process Labs and Patient Documents via EMR in a timely fashion
• Import and assign documents through Fax Inbox every morning and throughout the day

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Experience:

• Vital signs: 2 years (Preferred)
• EMR systems: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person