Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title: Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse

About the Role

UVA Health Primary Care Culpeper is seeking a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse. A competitive bonus is offered to the hired candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• For Medical Assistants:

• Provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and offer general support in an ambulatory setting.

• Promote patient health and wellness under the direction or supervision of a physician or LIP/RN designee.

• Provide services to all age populations, demonstrating an understanding of their functional/developmental age.

• Assist in ensuring effective and efficient clinic operations, maintaining communication with team members, referring providers, and patients.

• Assist with data collection for patient's physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions.

• Complete standardized rooming and perform clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.

• Provide clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures, including:

• Preparing laboratory specimens

• Performing testing (e.g., point of care testing, CLIA waived testing, ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, specimen collection)

• Cleaning and sterilization of instruments/equipment and rooms

• Disposing of contaminated supplies

• Performing wound care

• Administering medications

• Organize and prioritize daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.

• Implement age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the Health Care Provider (HCP).

• Reinforce patient/family teaching plans based on identified health education needs and patient's condition and age.

• Provide for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.

• Maintain supplies and equipment.

• Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered.

• Perform administrative support responsibilities, including:

• Drafting letters and/or assisting with completion of forms

• Facilitating scheduling

• Pending medication refills

• Assisting with in-basket messaging

• Assisting with clinic/chart prep

• Demonstrate teamwork in patient care delivery and recognize the importance of time-sensitive issues.

• Assume responsibility for professional development of self and others.

• For Licensed Practical Nurses:

• Provide direct patient care, ongoing education, and reinforcement of care plans.

• Provide general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patient’s physician or LIP/RN designee.

• Promote patient health and wellness in accordance with policy, procedure, and competency.

• Provide services to all age populations, demonstrating an understanding of their functional/developmental age.

• Assist the registered nurse and/or provider through data collection concerning the physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients.

• Organize and prioritize nursing care activities considering patient and interdisciplinary team needs.

• Implement age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the registered nurse/provider.

• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of care given in progressing patients toward desired outcomes.

• Provide ongoing education and reinforcement of care plans developed by the Provider/RN.

• Provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.

• Assume responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.

• Demonstrate teamwork in patient care delivery.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $18.37 - $28.47 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Medical Assistant:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience: None required.

• Licensure:

• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

• Currently enrolled or have completion of a Medical Assistant Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and/or hold a current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA.

• Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 6 months from the date of hire.

• Physical Demands: Standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

• Licensed Practical Nurse:

• Education: Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.

• Experience: None required.

• Licensure:

• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding.

• American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

• Physical Demands: Standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 20-50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.