*$1,500 sign-on bonus offered*

*Accepting applicants that can get certified within 90 days of hire*

Scope of Work Responsibilities:

Provides care within parameters of an LPN license or Medical Assisting diploma/certification including the following duties under the supervision of the health care provider:

• Conducts assessment within guidelines established by the Nurse Practice Act or training of a medical assistant.
• Directs patent management activities through triage in determining priority need for care and reports findings to provider.
• Assists with the referral of patients to hospitals, health care specialists and enabling services; communicates patient health information to designated provider.
• Performs appropriate care in assisting the provider in diagnosis and treatment.
• Observes and corrects, if possible, environmental factors dealing with comfort and safety of patients.
• Preforms all office clinical functions including the following: Prepares patient for examinations and procedures, answers patient questions, performs routine laboratory work, gives injections, preforms blood pressure checks, measures height and weight, checks vision.
• Elicits and records medical histories maintains clinical records in accordance with facility policies and procedures into the center’s electronic health record.
• Assesses and records applicable vital signs and clinical observations into the center’s electronic health record.
• Prepares patient exam room and equipment for each appointment.
• Provides treatment and assists with office procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Orders medical and laboratory supplies; checks medical equipment, completes daily sign off log.
• Performs office laboratory tests in compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Prepares specimens to be sent to lab; maintains lab log.
• Provided appropriate patient follow-up as ordered by the provider
• Maintains cleanliness of all clinical areas, washes and sterilizes work areas and equipment.
• Performs emergency care and CPR in an outpatient setting in accordance with facility protocol.
• Records and reports data as required by various governmental agencies.
• Participates in staff meetings/facility committees.
• Supports the on-going performance improvement/risk management program in order to maintain and improve the quality of patient care provided by EVCHS.
• Participates in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Completes medication refills per EVCHS policy and procedures.
• Completes prior authorizations as needed for referrals, medications, etc.
• Orders DME supplies for patients under the order of provider.
• Ensures timely rooming of patients.
• Obtains consents needed for record of outside provider visits, labs, procedures, diagnostic, etc.

Site Work Location:

Each employee has a primary work site(s) to which he/she is assigned. However, EVCHS has multiple sites. Therefore, any employee may be asked to work at another site if the need arises. Administrative employees and contracted service providers may work from their homes, as needed or agreed upon in their contract.

Providers may utilize Telehealth/Telemedicine from their homes or other assigned locations during regular business hours so long as they are licensed in the state in which the patient resides. No employee shall be asked to perform work outside his/her job description/capabilities.

Qualification:

• Education:
• LPN: Graduation from accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• MA: Graduated from a comprehensive Medical Assisting program
• Work Experience: Educational experiences at a minimum.
• License/Certification:
• LPN: Licensure in the State of Illinois as a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse or temporary license while awaiting Illinois license.
• CMA: Certification for Medical Assistant required. Will accept applicants that can get certified within 90 days of hire.
• Skills: Requires ability to analyze and interpret a variety of patient signs and symptoms. Ability to provide patient care to patients with a variety of health care problems. Ability to successfully obtain blood samples via phlebotomy and capillary sticks. Ability to accurately prepare and administer patient medications/vaccines via intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.

Effective November 17, 2021, all EVCHS employees, interns, subcontractors, and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This requirement applies to all new hires starting on or after August 24, 2021. To be in compliance, new hires should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with either Pfizer or Moderna or one shot of Johnson & Johnson by their start date. EVCHS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact us through Indeed as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any reasonable accommodations EVCHS is able to offer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic

Work Location: One location

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