Adena Health is looking for a highly motivated Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Podiatry team. This role includes preparing exam rooms for minor procedures and in-office treatments, perform basic wound care and dressing changes, applying and removing splints (training provided). Additional duties that are prevalent in Podiatry include, applying and removing casting for foot and ankle fractures (training provided), suture and staple removals for post-operative care, drawing up injections, and maintaining inventory on clinical supplies and sterile instruments
Position Summary for Medical Assistant: The Certified-Registered Medical Assistant (MA) provides professional care through the application of clinical skills and processes to assigned patients. This individual provides direct care and works collaboratively with other members of the care team to achieve optimal patient care. This incumbent has access to confidential patient information, provides direct patient care, and functions clinically under the direct supervision of the physician. If working in a Scribe role this individual enters information into the Electronic Medical Record or Chart at the direction of a physician or licensed independent practitioner. The Scribe does not and may not act independently but documents the physician's or licensed independent practitioner's dictation and/or activities. This incumbent also reports to the practice manager or designee.
Required Educational Degree: Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or LPN, RN with Current Ohio license
Major/Area of Concentration: Medical Assisting. Nursing, LPN, RN
Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: Registered through American Allied Health (AAH), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Successful completion of Adena skills assessment and written test annually. BLS - Basic Life Support
Required Experience: 1-2 years experience in medical office or similar capacity. Medical office experience preferred. 1-2 years experience in similar capacity if acting in the Scribe role.
Position Summary for Licensed Practical Nurse: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care through the application of nursing skills and processes to assigned patients. This individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other members of the care team to achieve optimal patient care. This incumbent has access to confidential patient information, provides direct patient care, has the authority to make independent decisions within scope of practice, and functions clinically under the direct supervision of the physician. This incumbent also reports to the clinic manager or designee for non-clinical functions.
Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Practical Nursing.
Certifications, Credentials & Licenses: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Ohio required
Experience: experience in a similar capacity 1-2 years preferred. Medical Office experience
Benefits for Eligible Caregivers:
About Adena Health:
Adena Health is an independent, not-for-profit and locally governed health organization that has been “called to serve our communities” for more than 125 years. With hospitals in Chillicothe, Greenfield, Washington Court House, and Waverly, Adena serves more than 400,000 residents in south central and southern Ohio through its network of more than 40 locations, composed of 4,500 employees – including more than 200 physician partners and 150 advanced practice provider partners – regional health centers, emergency and urgent care, and primary and specialty care practices. A regional economic catalyst, Adena’s specialty services include orthopedics and sports medicine, heart and vascular care, pediatric and women’s health, oncology services, and various other specialties. Adena Health is made up of 341 beds, including 266-bed Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe and three 25-bed critical access hospitals—Adena Fayette Medical Center in Washington Court House; Adena Greenfield Medical Center in Greenfield; and Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly.