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Assistant, Medical Licensed Practical Nurse Administrative Coordinator IV

Assistant, Medical

Salem, OR, US

Job Summary: Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality and customer focused health care to patients in a manner that reflects Kaiser Permanentes mission, vision and values. Provides clinical and administrative support to clinicians and other health care team members to offer a variety of health care services to patients. Clinical duties involve both direct (in person) and indirect (via phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to complex clinical knowledge and skills. As appropriate to the positions scope of authorized duties, the MA is expected to have competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs and contribute to a positive care experience and work environment. Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor. Essential Responsibilities: Clinical Tasks: These job tasks provide patient care and are to be performed competently, consistently, accurately and according to established regional/departmental clinical protocols, policies and procedures and standards. They are: Prepares and organizes patients office visit for known reason/procedure by ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g. diagnostic test results, consultation reports, outside records, etc.) and order entries are ready for clinician review prior to appointment time. Collects pertinent subjective (e.g. signs \& symptoms, allergies, current medication, tobacco use, etc.) and objective (e.g. vital signs, height, weight, etc.) data related to patients reason for visit (i.e. chief complaint, presenting symptoms or procedure). Utilizes standardized tools (e.g. PST, health maintenance alerts) to identify and address health maintenance/care gaps with patient and alerts clinician on those that require his/her attention. Recognizes signs and symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal versus new/existing and reports to clinician. Alerts clinician on signs and symptoms requiring immediate attention and respond to directions per clinician. Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinicians exam during rooming-in process. Assures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure. Checks equipment are in safe working order and cleans room after use. Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed by clinician. Use KP HealthConnect and other information systems to document all pertinent data and outcomes of patient care according to standardized procedures and policies such as and not limited to the use of SBAR, KP HealthConnect smarttools, etc. Updates demographic or historical clinical data gathered in the electronic medical record. Clinical Procedures: Performs diagnostic tests, therapies and procedures within scope of authorized duties competently and with maintenance of proficiency according to: a) specific department standards on core clinical tasks (see departments list of core skills); application of knowledge and skills appropriate to developmental age of patient; and established policies such as and not limited to patient safety, aseptic and sterile techniques and infection control. Examples of categories of clinical tasks are as follows: Screening tests - e.g. vital signs, vision, hearing, developmental, LOPS, pain, etc. Diagnostic tests - e.g. urine dips, spirometry/peak flow, bladder scan, finger sticks for glucose, O2 saturation rate, etc. Medication administration via oral, topical, otic, rectal, vaginal, IM, SubQ, intradermal, ophthalmic, inhalation and nasal routes. Wound care - e.g. routine dressing changes, staple/suture removal, cleansing/flushing of wounds. Application and/or removal of orthopedic appliances and other devices - e.g. splints, slings, orthotics, cast, crutch management, anti-embolic stockings measurement, procedural safety restraints, etc. Minor surgical procedures assist - e.g. biopsies, excisions, insertion of devices, D \& C, etc. Medical procedures assist - e,g. PAP, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, colposcopies, joint aspirations, etc. Lab specimens collection and labeling - e.g. nose, throat, wound, application of U-bag, etc. Irrigations - e.g. eye, ear. Instrument/equipment set-up, cleaning and processing (sterile and non-sterile) - e.g. scopes, cryogun, O2 tank, procedural trays, etc. Ambulate/transfer of patient using lift equipment. Other procedures outlined in the core skills checklist as attached. Practice Management Activities: These job tasks are primarily indirect patient care (i.e. non face-to-face) to be performed competently, accurately and consistently according to established regional/departmental clinical protocols, policies and procedures and standards. They are: Maintains and adjusts clinicians patient schedule for efficient patient flow that facilitates appointed visits and overbooks. Answers and responds to in-coming messages/requests via telephone, mail or kp.org from patient or other department(s) by collecting and communicating pertinent data requiring clinicians review and input. Act as the clinicians agent to communicate back to patient or department his/her response/instructions in a timely manner. Facilitates and completes follow-up duties on patients plan of care as directed by clinician to include but not limited to: processing of prescriptions and forms; reminder of screening/diagnostic tests that are due; scheduling/staging of procedures, tests, referrals, and/or return appointments; and obtaining and inputting patient data to monitor progress into the electronic medical record. Sorts and prioritizes mail containing patient and/or clinical information requiring clinicians review and attention. Provides population-based care outreach activities to include health maintenance screening as directed by clinician. Teamwork, Leadership and Professional Development Activities: Performs appropriate daily activities to start workflow in work area per team agreements and procedures. Demonstrates flexibility and ability to reprioritize workflow to handle urgent/emergent demands of the team effectively. Assists with on-boarding of new hires/transfers and/or validating peers clinical skills. Reports errors, near misses or other hazards in a timely manner per established procedures. Seeks assistance with duties when unable to perform safely, lacks training or outside scope of authorized duties. Completes annual competency assessments and trainings by meeting organizational standards and expectations. Demonstrates and maintains clinical knowledge and skills related to departments clinical area and contributes new ideas to assist team in achieving departmental/regional quality and service goals/initiatives. Other duties as assigned consistent with job description. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education N/A License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire Additional Requirements: Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program. Employees must be able to successfully obtain Kaiser Permanentes Medication Administration Competency Certification within ninty (90) days of employment as a Medical Assistant. Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills (Assessment required for external candidates). Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills. Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding. Skills in problem-solving, setting priorities and using good judgment for decisions. Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure. Preferred Qualifications: One (1) - two (2) + years in a medical assistant position to assigned departments clinical area (e.g. Pediatrics, FP/IM, OB/Gyn, Surgery, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, etc.) within an ambulatory care setting. Demonstrated clinical knowledge and procedural skills and/or documented trainings in assigned departments clinical area within the last one (1) - three (3) years. Current National Medical Assistant Certification. * Familiarity in documenting in an electronic medical record system. PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Salem,North Lancaster Medical Offices HoursPerWeek : 36 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM Job Schedule : Part-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W06|SEIU|Local 49 Job Level : Entry Level Job Category : Clinical Support Department : North Lancaster Medical Office - Primary Care- HC Team 1 - 1008 Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Colorado Springs, CO, US

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION! May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts. Job Summary: Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. Performs duties as under Nurse Practice Act (Portions adopted from the Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103). Essential Responsibilities: This position knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications including the consistent use of 5 rights and 3 checks of medication administration, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly. Applies principles of asepsis and infection control. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment, including identifying malfunctioning equipment. Supports the physician and other medical providers in the care and treatment of patients, including rooming the patient; communicating delays to patient, provider, and team members; and facilitating the medical providers schedule. Performs duties and responsibilities with excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation demonstrating courteous behaviors and mannerisms, and by anticipating physician and other medical providers needs. Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, and KP guidelines. Performs routine and specialized nursing procedures following physicians orders and approved nursing care plan, e.g. administers treatment using therapeutic equipment, such as intermittent positive pressure breathing apparatus; administers medications (including narcotics) orally or by injections; and provides specialized nursing care to acutely ill patients. If IV certified LPN, may perform intravenous therapy, as per Colorado State Board of Nursing Chapter IX. Monitors patients condition by observing, collecting, reporting, and recording objective/subjective data; identifies changes in the patients condition; collect data and report sign and symptoms of deviation from normal health status, symptoms and/or reactions to medications and treatments; initiates appropriate standard emergency procedures and reports adverse patient conditions to physician, Nursing Manager, or registered nurse. Teaches and promotes general preventive health measures to patients and members of their families regarding home health care, such as use of medications, administering injections, taking blood pressure, general post-operative care, and general diabetic care. Disseminates pre-printed standard aftercare instructions and pre-printed patient instruction material. Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists physician with examinations, treatments and minor surgery, by preparing patient and room for a specific procedure and attending patient during procedure. Records pertinent information in patients medical chart, e.g., patients nursing history, physical data, vital signs, symptoms, treatments, examinations, medications administered, reactions and general observations, according to standard requirements. Assists in orienting and training new employees, as assigned. May perform the duties of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Receptionist, as required. May assign/coordinate activities for nursing and medical assistants and medical receptionist. Orders, stores and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and instruments used by department as assigned. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program and licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Colorado and completed a minimum of 400 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience and guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible. High School Diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Practical Nurse License (Colorado) Additional Requirements: Demonstrated customer service focus and exemplary service skills. I.V. therapy certification may be required for some positions. Preferred Qualifications: BLS preferred. Six (6) months of experience with adults, pediatrics and/or trauma preferred. * I.V. therapy certification preferred. Rotating Saturday shifts (approximately 1 per month) PrimaryLocation : Colorado,Colorado Springs,Premier Medical Offices HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat WorkingHoursStart : 12:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : C01|SEIU|Local 105 Job Level : Entry Level Job Category : Nursing Licensed \& Nurse Practitioners Department : Premier Medical Office - Primary Care - 1608 Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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Administrative Coordinator IV

Rancho Cordova, CA, US

Job Summary: Assists with information maintenance and distribution by drafting integrative presentations, detailed correspondence, and reports. Facilitates workflow by assisting in the adaptation of relevant solutions and standard requests and issues from department managers on an ad-hoc basis. Assists with event coordination by coordinating and calendaring meetings for directors and their direct teams, independently. Assists with event execution by arranging small-scale and some basic medium-scale events, with limited guidance and general directions from senior colleagues. Starts to apply data maintenance and management by leveraging advanced department data and documentation retention policies. Essential Responsibilities: Pursues effective relationships across teams and/or the organization to obtain and share resources, information, and advice with coworkers and members. Listens to, addresses, and seeks performance feedback; acts as a mentor for less experienced team members. Pursues self-development; creates plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; reviews others work to help them learn. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in work; helps others adapt to non-routine situations. Identifies and responds to the needs of others to support the execution of varied work processes. Works within established procedures and practices to complete routine work assignments autonomously; follows instructions to complete novel or varied tasks. Collaborates with others to identify and implement appropriate solutions for routine and non-routine issues; escalates high-priority issues or risks; monitors progress and results. Supports the development of work plans to meet established priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies, speaks up, and implements ways to address improvement opportunities within and across teams. Assists with information dissemination by: drafting integrative presentations, handouts, reports/spreadsheets, graphics, status reports, resource management reports, and other deliverables based on an advanced knowledge of business practices/process, with minimal direction from senior colleagues; writing detailed correspondence (e.g., letters, reports, confidential documents) to staff and managers, independently and with appropriate judgement and discretion; abeling, sorting, and maintaining the integrity of department files, independently; tilizing software and databases to retrieve required information and independently write reports. Facilitates the work flow of the department by: assisting in the adaptation of relevant solutions standard requests and issues from department managers on an ad-hoc basis; assessing problems or questions to propose resolution, with guidance; operating standard office equipment (e.g., email, fax, xerox), with general instructions; maintaining inventory control and stocking department office supplies, equipment, and employee work environment resources (e.g., space assignment, computer) in alignment with advanced knowledge of budgetary policies and escalating inventory issues; receiving, screening, and referring standard incoming and outgoing emails, calls, and visits to the appropriate staff member while mentoring others; inputting and editing varied time cards; and learning about new staffing onboarding activities and assisting in execution, when necessary. Assists with event coordination by: ating and calendaring meetings for directors and their direct teams with front line employees, independently; may be supporting meeting facilitation through PowerPoint presentation coordination, taking parking lot notes, ensuring equipment works, and ordering food when appropriate, independently; finding and booking meeting rooms appropriate for the audience and meeting objectives, weighing alternatives and selecting the best and most appropriate option. Assists with event execution by: arranging small and some basic medium-scale events, with limited guidance and general directions from senior colleagues; organizing standard travel arrangements for department head and/or staff members, independently; assisting in execution of small group meetings, conferences with general direction; providing on-site coordination for standard issues, independently; obtaining necessary standard audio-visual equipment, conference rooms, and catering for events; and distributing the agenda and taking meeting minutes in meetings. Starts to apply human-resources data maintenance and management by: leveraging advanced department data and documentation retention policies; inputting, compiling, organizing, validating, tracking, and maintaining data integrity, and performing standard data analyses, independently; and formatting straightforward graphs, spreadsheets, and reports. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core) Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management Attention to Detail Business Knowledge Communication Critical Thinking Cross-Group Collaboration Decision Making Dependability Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support Drives Results Facilitation Skills Health Care Industry Influencing Others Integrity Learning Agility Organizational Savvy Problem Solving Short- and Long-term Learning \& Recall Teamwork Topic-Specific Communication Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional) Computer Literacy Customer Experience Data Entry Data Integrity Interpersonal Skills Minimum Qualifications: Minimum two (2) years of experience in Communications, Business, Health Care, or a directly related field. High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent AND minimum three (3) years of experience working in a corporate or business office environment OR Minimum four (4) years experience working in a corporate or business office environment. Preferred Qualifications:* Associate's degree in Communications, Business, Health Care, or related field. PrimaryLocation : California,Rancho Cordova,Rancho Cordova Medical Offices HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Business Operations Department : Sacramento Hospital - Medical Office Administration - 0206 Travel : No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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