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  Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
  
  • Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
  • Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse,
  respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
  
  • May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for
  laboratory analysis.
  
  • Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, and/or inhalant
  administration.
  
  • Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
  • Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as
  directed by physician.
  
  • Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms
  stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
  
  • Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as
  directed by the provider.
  
  • Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the GME Manager, Practice
  Manager or healthcare provider(s).
  
  • Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
  • Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by
  healthcare provider(s).

LPN

• Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess urgent/emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed.
• Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines.
• Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data. Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others. Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family.
• Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).
• Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions.
• Assists with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned (i.e., tympanometry, spirometry, etc.).
• Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered.
• Accurately and legibly documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record.
• Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.
• Functions according to limitations or scope of license or certification.
• Performs basic nursing functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections, etc.), under direction and supervision of provider.
• Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.

• Current LPN license issued by the State of Iowa
• Clinic/physician office experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.