Job Opportunities
Below are available positions. Please email resume, cover letter, and references to Victoria Black at vblack@hyndmanhealth.org. We offer competitive pay and benefits. The following positions are available:
Certified Medical Assistant
Duties:
Immediately triage seriously ill patients and notifies nursing and/or provider staff
Maintains a smooth flow of patients into exam rooms as a top priority
Obtains accurate vital signs, as indicated
Obtains accurate and appropriate medical history for medical patient’s chart
Accurately updates all flow charts, including medication flow chart, per visit
Cooperatively assists medical providers with procedures (as trained by provider)
Restocks supplies in exam rooms
Keeps exam rooms clean and presentable for patient care. Ensures surgical instruments are sterilized and restocked and pelvic trays are restocked
Disinfects/cleans exam rooms (all surfaces) after each patient visit
Documents follow-through with appropriate personnel and patient/chart in progress notes written documentation of follow-through – top priority
Answers telephone and triage all incoming, outgoing, and inter-office calls in a professional and respectful manner
Communicates with billing department regarding any progress or problems
Uses appropriate medical record documentation guidelines and techniques at all times
Job Requirements:
2 years of medical assisting preferred
Certification of Medical Assistance required
CPR Certification required
Must travel to Hyndman and Richland offices occasionally to cover in emergencies
Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Description:
Functions in coordination with all medical providers, to assist in the provision of professional medical care and nursing support within a clinical setting. A Licensed Practical Nurse plays a critical role in the delivery of quality patient care within the context of a Federally Qualified Health Center. Assists the Medical Director and CEO in planning, developing, evaluating and implementing all clinical services, ensuring quality patient care and clinical efficiencies. Responsible for efficient patient traffic-flow.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Assist with comprehensive patient examinations, screenings, and treatment of patients within the nurse’s scope of practice, using a systematic approach to history and physical appraisal of the patient
Provides appropriate counseling and health education to patients, providing necessary literature and instructions for continuity of care
Immediately triages seriously ill patients and notifies provider staff
Review and prioritize laboratory and test results in a timely manner for provider. Notifying provider of critical results immediately
With direction from provider, will call patients to communicate lab results
Able to accurately prepare, administer and record medications and/or procedures directed by medical provider
With direction from provider and per HAHC prescription refill policy, will process medication refills
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic and drug regimens; documenting and maintaining patient records of services provided according to prescribed program standards
Able to accurately execute technical clinical procedures when assigned
Able to maintain proper storage and handling of clinical equipment, supplies and drugs; ability to lift, carry and store supplies within the center as directed
Responsible for ensuring clinical policy manual and clinical compliance with all applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations governing primary health clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
Supports the Patient Centered Medical Home initiative as directed by the CQI Team and Supervisor
Other clinical duties & responsibilities as assigned by Medical Director
General Duties:
Maintains confidentiality of all health center related information within the bounds of patient and professional confidentiality
Consistently demonstrates job knowledge and skills to perform all job responsibilities effectively and professionally
Identifies problems, makes recommendations and assists in developing solutions to resolve concerns with co-workers and supervisor professionally and constructively
Strives to improve operations, co-worker and teamwork within the department and with all other departments, Board and administration of the health center
Encourages the mission and goals of the health center at all times
Maintains a smooth flow of patients into exam rooms as a top priority
Obtains accurate vital signs
Obtains accurate and appropriate medical history for medical patient’s health record
Restocks supplies in exam rooms
Keeps exam rooms clean and presentable for patient care. Ensures surgical instruments are sterilized and restocked and pelvic trays are restocked
Disinfects/cleans exam rooms (all surfaces) after each patient visit
Performs laboratory draws and in-house testing per office policy, standard precautions, and per recommended guidelines
Ability to travel to Hyndman or Richland offices occasionally for emergency coverage
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge & skills for the provision of patient care in the practice of primary health care that is age and culturally appropriate
Knowledge of the principles or growth and development of all life spans
Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families; interpreting patient data for care requirements after medical assessment
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the general public
Licenses or Certifications Required:
License to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
Bedford Family Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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