LPN

Overview

Alliance Cancer Specialists, the largest community-based oncology practice in Southeastern PA, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant. We are seeking a compassionate, hard-working individual who is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Travel will be expected between our Buxmont Division practices that include our Sellersville, Doylestown Hospital, and Chalfont Locations.

Top Reasons To Work for Alliance Cancer Specialists:

Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

One on one mentoring and training with our skilled and experienced clinical team that will allow you to expand your skill set

Highly competitive pay

Day shift only. No evenings.

No weekends or major holidays

Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physicians schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.

• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during examination and procedures.

• Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.

• Administers prescribed medications as directed.

• Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in collection of specimen samples for testing.

• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.

• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.

• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.

• Performs EKG and oxymetry readings as required by physician.

• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.

• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians.

• Maintains patient files, records and other information.

• Initiate IV fluids and IV therapeutic medications in accordance with LPN/LVN state nurse practice act.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for LPN. This is an entry level position requiring 0-3 years experience as a LPN. Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire. Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant. Must be willing to travel between sites as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.