**MA/LPN** **OccupationalHealth** **PositionInformation** **Title** : MA/LPN, Occupational Health **Facility:** Occupational Health **Job Reports to:** Managers, Excel – Upper Valley Medical Center **PremierHealth Mission, Vision, and Values** **The PremierHealth Mission** We will improve the health of the communities we serve with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services. **The PremierHealth Vision** People will choose Premier Health over any health system in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations. § Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price. § Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes. § Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career. **The PremierHealth Values** § RESPECT each person’s dignity. § Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities. § Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes. § Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance. **PositionSummary** **GeneralSummary/Responsibilities:** The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direct supervision of the physician and/or provider to perform administrative and clinical tasks. LPN’s support doctors and patients related to patient care management, organization and communication. The goal is to ensure efficient operation of the medical office through accurate delivery of high-quality customer service. They remain flexible and proficient in all aspects of the clinic operation to assist in order entry, registration, scheduling, reporting, phone calls, clerical tasks, clinical tasks, and other related duties. Must demonstrate good teamwork and maintain a professional attitude. **Scope/Spanof Control:** **SupervisoryResponsibilities (if applicable)** **SupervisesFTEs:** No **Numberof FTEs Supervised** : Enter Number or N/A **Exercises full managementauthority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring:** Choose an item. **Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)** **AnnualRevenue in Dollars** : N/A **AnnualExpense in Dollars** : N/A **FinancialAccountability** : N/A Choose an item. Choose an item. **PopulationServed** **Age of Population Served -** Choose all that apply ☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year) ☐ Pediatric (1 – less than 9 years) ☐ Adolescent (9 – less than 18 years) ☐ Adult (18 – less than 65 years) ☐ Geriatric (65 years & older) ☒ All Age Groups (Birth & Above) ☐ Not Applicable **Qualifications** **Education** **Minimum Level of EducationRequired:** High School completion / GED **Additional requirements:** § **Type of degree** : completion of diploma program § **Area of study or major** : NA § **Preferred educationalqualifications** : NA § **Position specific testingrequiremen** t: NA **Licensure/Certification/Registration** § Successful completion of certificate or diploma from accredited school maintains current certification § CPR Certification § Successful passage of the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses **Experience** **Minimum Level of ExperienceRequired:** No prior job-related work experience **Priorjob title or occupational experience:** NA **Priorspecific functional responsibilities:** NA **Preferredexperience:** Experience in ambulatory health care or related health care field preferred. **Otherexperience requirements:** NA **Knowledge/Skills** § Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations § Knowledge of medical terminology and processes § Basic administrative skills including typing, filing, and the use of miscellaneous office equipment. § Literate in personal computers (including keyboards) required. § Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time. § Ability to work under sometime-stressful condition which may occur in a heavy workload environment. § Excellent organizational and time management skills § Effective oral and written interpersonal/communication skills for interaction with and/or teaching patients, physicians, other staff and visitors. § Good problem solving skills, initiative and judgment to make appropriate decision in potentially life threatening patient situations. § Professional appearance and behavior. § Physical strength for such activities as moving equipment, (lifting/transporting patients with assistance) to a maximum of 300 lbs. § Excellent customer service skills **PhysicalRequirements & Working Conditions** **PhysicalRequirements:** Pulling Choose an item. Standing Choose an item. Other sounds Choose an item. Twisting 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Reaching 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Visual Acuity Near 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Walking 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Manual Dexterity 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Visual Acuity Far 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Sitting 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Use both hands 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Vision Color 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Pushing 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Talking 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Concentrating 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Climbing 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Lifting <10 pounds 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Interpersonal Skills 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Stooping 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Lifting >10 pounds 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Reading 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Kneeling 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Normal hearing both ears 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Thinking 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) **WorkingConditions:** 1. Must be able to push, pull, and assist in lifting a load of up to 300 lbs. (with assistance), both patients and equipment. 2. May be exposed to loud noises. 3. May be exposed to aggressive, violent behaviors from patients, family members and/or visitors. 4. May be exposed to blood and body fluids, including those with tuberculosis, HIV positive, hepatitis or body infestations. 5. Must be able to work under stressful conditions which may occur in emergency situations or with a heavy workload. **OrganizationalStandards** § Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health. § Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently. § Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. § Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. § Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. § Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. § Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. § Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. § Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. § Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. § Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. § Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. § Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies. § Reports to work as required. **EssentialDuties & Functions** **EssentialDuties & Job Functions:** Administrative Responsibilities: 1. Maintains client/patient/company communication by: answering phones and greeting clients (as outlined in the Premier Health Behavioral Standards), and coordinates services that interact with other departments. 2. Performs daily administrative clinic functions: pulls records of returning clients, collects cash, prepares office equipment for proper operation. 3. Prepares, documents, and maintains medical records in a confidential manner. 4. Schedules patient appointments to enhance clinic flow. 5. Registers patients in the clinic database. 6. Orders all necessary patient services in a timely manner (i.e. lab and radiology testing). 7. Maintains supplies for the office. Clinical Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for assisting physician/provider with examinations and procedures for patients. 2. Prepares, documents, and maintains medical records in a confidential manner. 3. Documents initial patient assessment including vital signs. 4. Reports significant information to the physician/provider demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the patient’s age. 5. Under the direct supervision of the physician/provider, and depending on the unique needs of the facility in which they are assigned to work, Medical Assistants may be required to perform some or all the following job duties: · Suture removal · Audiometric exam · Vision exam · EKG · Simple sterile dressing · Pulse oximeter · Blood sugar screening · Spirometry · Administration and reading of TB tests · Application of splints · Administration of immunizations · Eye irrigation · CPR and airway management · Topical medication administration · Application of bandages 6. Performs and prepares necessary lab tests following lab standards (ie: venipuncture, specimen collection, urine drug screens UA dips). 7. Documents actions in the patient chart and schedules follow up appointments when needed. 8. Cleans patient exam rooms (i.e. carts, chairs, BP cuffs, stethoscope). 9. Replenish stocks supplies in exam rooms as needed. 10. Prepares clinic equipment for daily use (i.e. calibration of equipment, QC control testing). 11. Reinforce patient education. **Other Duties & Functions:** Click here to enter text. The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.