Our growing specialty practice is seeking a motivated Licensed practical nurse to facilitate our day to day clinical operations.

LOCATION: Summit Foot and Ankle, 180 Old Loudon Rd. Latham, NY 12110

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a Medical Assistant to work alongside the physician and assist with patient care. This includes taking basic vital signs, preparing the room, verifying patient information, assisting with in-office procedures, and scheduling the patient’s next appointment. The Medical Assistant will also help manage the patient's schedule and assist with office duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interview patients to gather medical history and update medical records
• Gather basic vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, and pulse
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for exam
• Sterilize instruments and set up in-office procedure trays
• Manage medical supplies and materials and work with their operational leader to order necessary inventory
• Take x-rays
• Perform administrative tasks and become cross-trained on front desk responsibilities to provide support when needed.
• Other duties are to support the physician and team with patient care activities.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ CRITICAL SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment
• Possess good communication and strong customer service skills
• Solid work ethic
• Self-directed and willing to take initiative
• Team-oriented and willing to roll up sleeves and pitch in with staff and doctors to solve problems
• Participates in a fact-based, “no blame” culture
• Patient-focused
• Proven ability to prioritize and organize
• Committed to continuous performance improvement
• Capability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Open-minded to change

SCHEDULING

A typical schedule for this Licensed Practical Nurse is: Monday to Friday; Part-Time or Full Time Position Available

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED required, higher or continuing education a plus.
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities required by the employee.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, stoop, crouch, or kneel; use hands; and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and, depth perception
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.