Clinical Assistant LPN - Family Medicine bei Salem Clinic

Full time opening at:

Salem Clinic Main | 2020 Capitol St Ne Salem, OR 97301

Benefits offered forfull-time and part-time (budgeted 22.5-40 hrs/wk):  

• 401(k) retirement plan- 10% employer contribution  
• 100% Clinic paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans. 50% Clinic paid premiums for part-time employees. 
• Free Lab and Imaging services when performed at Salem Clinic for those covered with the Clinic’s medical plan.
• Health Reimbursement Account  
• Life & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid time off & Holiday pay 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Athletic & Weight Management Club Credits
• Bilingual pay differential program (3% wage increase if qualified)

Job Summary: Assist primary assistant and Salem Clinic provider in the delivery of health care and patient care.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with possession of a current, unencumbered Oregon State Licensed Practical Nurse License or graduate of a Medical Assistant program with a nationally recognized certification such as AAMA, NCCT, or AMT.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in providing patient care.  
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.  
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.  
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.  
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.  
• Skill in taking vital signs.  
• Skill in medical record documentation and recording test results.  
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.  
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.  
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.  
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.  
• Ability to communicate clearly.  Ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.   Ask clarifying questions as necessary.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing assignments and work pace.
• Ability to recognize problems and share ideas for solutions.  Good judgment and decision making skills.
• Ability to utilize computer programs expected for patient care and the ability to type at least 30 wpm.
• Must be a team player, have a positive attitude, and be detail oriented.

Essential Functions:  

• Attend practice huddles as needed.
• Function as a member of the care team being able to perform adequately in each role as assigned for the day (rooming, tasking, etc).
• Fill in as primary assistant if the need arises.
• Have a thorough understanding of the preferences for the provider(s) working in your care team.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with primary assistant, provider, and care team assistant.
• Place follow up phone calls to patients as requested by provider to relay test results and/or need for further testing.
• Assist primary assistant and provider with management of patient forms (e.g. FMLA, sport physicals etc.).
• Conduct clinic services such as pulse oximetry, vision testing, diabetic retinopathy screening, etc.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.   Record pertinent patient information.
• Have a thorough understanding of the workflows related to the Quality Metrics. Provide education/information to patients regarding required testing to be done (e.g. Fit Kit testing).
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Perform selected patient care and clerical duties.
• Administer medications including injections as directed by medical provider.
• Assist medical provider with examinations, minor procedures, and treatments.
• Assist in scheduling of tests and treatment referrals.
• Provide After Visit Summary to patient and instruct patient on any follow up appointments or testing needed. 
• Respond to telephone calls/messages and respond accordingly or gather information and transfer to medical provider.
• Assist primary assistant in timely response to in-basket messages.
• Adhere to safe principles of lifting, patient transfer and ergonomics.
• Step in as medical chaperone upon provider request.

Other Duties:  

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in departmental duties and non patient care assignments
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• May act as a preceptor for orientation of new staff/students.
• May order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.

Our mission at Salem Clinic is to improve the health of those we serve in a spirit of compassion and respect.