Job Posting
Medical Assistant - Varied Day
A Licensed Practice Nurse, under the supervision of the physician, assesses, plans, and administers direct patient care in the
office. The office nurse performs a wide variety of nursing functions and is primarily responsible for supervision of the clinical
area, patient education, and with physician supervision answers patients' medical questions, reviews all laboratory and tests
reports and handles medical emergencies. The position requires a thorough knowledge of practice policies and procedures
and an excellent overall knowledge of the medical office setting. At least two years’ experience in physician office preferred.
The LPN will also be required to do a variety of computer tasks to include nursing notes, H&P’s and scheduling.
II. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current LPN license to practice nursing in Pennsylvania;
knowledge of the Greenway physician office software (or equivalent) system; knowledge of e-prescribing system; knowledge
of prior authorization process for various insurance companies; strong background in physician office practice; thorough
medical knowledge in adult/children medicine and immunizations/injections; experience in assisting providers with procedures
and autoclaving/sterilization techniques; excellent communication skills and rapport with patients; excellent organizational
skills with attention to detail; ability to maintain patient confidentiality; knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations,
ability to apply and modify the principles, methods and techniques of nursing to provide on-going patient care; ability to identify
problems and recommend solutions; ability to develop and maintain department performance improvement. Phlebotomy
preferred but not required.
III. CUSTOMER FOCUSED EXPECTATIONS:
While performing the essential functions of this position, the staff member must strive to keep the mission, vision, and values
of the Fulton County Medical Center, and be committed to the improvement and best interests of the facility and the services
of the physician office.
IV. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work involves standing and walking 50% of the time, with frequent exertion of physical effort in positioning, lifting or moving
patients and equipment; bending, squatting, twisting and kneeling. Sitting on a hard or cushioned chair. Reaching to heights of
up to 2 feet overhead. Able to move rapidly in response to unpredictable emergencies. Near visual acuity with color
perception in order to decipher fine print, detect changes in patient’s skin color and colors of medications or solutions.
Auditory acuity sufficient to hear phone conversations, overhead pages, alarms, heart and lung sounds, normal voice tones
when not facing the individual and able to hear as well as see blood pressure readings with accuracy. Able to operate hand
and foot controls. Manual dexterity, digital sensitivity and flexibility to check pulses and temperatures of patients and start IV’s.
Good hand/eye coordination. Must establish priorities amount the essential functions of the job and coordinate these functions
with others; able to speak, read, and write the English language. The employee is subject to hazards, including electrical
current, infectious diseases and blood borne pathogens.
V. TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS:
The ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, to handle constantly changing situations and to create a
positive work environment. The ability to deal with a variety of people, the ability to deal with stressful situation and handle
conflict. The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner. The ability to gain new skills and
knowledge necessary for the performance of essential job functions. The ability to give, receive and analyze information.
VI. WORKING CONDITIONS:
The normal workweek of the practice consists of (40) forty-hours per week. Specific hours are addressed on an individual
basis depending on the needs of the practice. Possible exposure to electrical current, infectious diseases, and blood-borne
pathogens.
VII. EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:
All equipment used to perform patient care and for satisfactory performance of the position. Instruments may include those
necessary to perform patient testing and procedures, documentation, and communication. Offic
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Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Ref Code: 91-24
Contact Information
Melanie Myers
Human Resources
214 Peach Orchard Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Email: careers@fcmcpa.org
Phone: 717-485-6330
Fax: 717-485-6176
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