Medical Assistant or LPN - Eagle Gastroenterology
Join Our Team as a Medical Assistant or LPN at Eagle Physicians & Associates!
Are you a compassionate and patient-focused Medical Assistant or LPN seeking a rewarding and challenging role? Look no further! Eagle Physicians & Associates is on the hunt for a dynamic and self-driven Medical Assistants and LPNs to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. We offer a competitive salary and an exceptionally generous benefits package.
Schedule is Monday through Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, NO WEEKENDS!!
Why Eagle?
Our employees love working at Eagle! For three consecutive years, our staff has consistently rated Eagle highly in our annual Employee Engagement Surveys. An impressive 92.80% of Eagle employees envision themselves at Eagle a year from now and would recommend Eagle as a fantastic workplace!
Join Us and Thrive!
Become part of our enriched and satisfied workforce. Eagle Physicians offers structured bonuses for all support staff hired as a .50 FTE or higher on or after April 1, 2024. Enjoy bonuses of $750 at 6 months, $750 at 12 months, $1,000 at 18 months, and $1,000 at 24 months of employment.
Additional Benefits:
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave: After one year of employment and 1,250 hours worked, Eagle provides up to 2 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave for the birth or adoption of a child, pro-rated based on FTE status.
Influenza Vaccine Requirement: As a condition of employment, an influenza vaccine is required. For any questions, please contact Eagle HR.
Eagle Physicians & Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Triage incoming patients to determine priority and severity of conditions.
- Obtain patient health histories and vital statistics and record information in appropriate charts paying special attention to current conditions.
- Perform phlebotomy and in-house laboratory procedures and record results.
- Assist physicians and extenders with general office procedures such as laceration repairs.
- Inject prescribed medications and/or administer oral medications to patients as directed and monitor patients for responses to medications.
- Instruct patients regarding various illnesses to include providing informational pamphlets, explaining treatment plans and answering inquiries.
- Ensure that lab reports are in patient charts and that results are reviewed by physicians.
- Obtain signed medical releases from patients when indicated.
- Adhere to established company policies, procedures and safety regulations which include the wearing of personal protective equipment. Report any malfunction in equipment to supervisor.
- Schedule referral appointments with patients and physicians as requested.
- Help coordinate home health nursing, pre-certifications, re-certifications and pre-authorizations as needed.
- Operate medical equipment to include: blood pressure cuff, tympanometer, thermometer, hemaque, spirometer, titmus, audio scope, emergency kit (ambu bag, airways, oxygen), needles, syringe, sigmoidoscope, suction machine, microscope, nebulizers, x-ray developer, EKG, pulmonary function equipment and holter monitor.
- Maintain neat and clear work areas and restock supplies as needed.
- Wash and sterilize instruments, equipment and exam rooms in accordance with training procedures.
- Make sure restricted or abusable materials to include drugs, needles, syringes, prescription pads and patient medical records are secured and accessible only to authorized medical office personnel.
- Follow clinic policies relative to sample prescriptions; dispensing only upon signed authorization of a provider.
- Dispose of infectious waste in accordance with training procedures.
- Attend required staff meetings and participate in committees as requested.
- Maintain exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensure cleanliness.
- Participate in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Show respect, courtesy and advocacy in all dealings with all people, including, but not limited to patients, coworkers, and visitors.
- Displays a positive attitude, and team-oriented spirit, indicated by a willingness to assist where and whenever needed.
- Write legibly and with correct grammar and sentence structure.
- Follow HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality and maintains security of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Does not exhibit, divulge, copy or remove the contents of any record or report except to fulfill work assignments.
- Upholds and exemplifies through daily actions, activities and behaviors Eagle’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Values.
- Upholds and exemplifies through daily actions, activities and behaviors Eagle’s Vision, Mission and Values: Integrity, Compassion, Trust, Professionalism, Respect
- Performs additional duties as required
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Eagle Gastroenterology, 1002 North Church Street, Suite 201, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America