This job was posted by : For more information, please see: general patient care and basic patient education. Performs duties which indirectly support patient care such as scheduling, recordkeeping, and maintaining supplies inventories. Bilingual English/Spanish required.nn$16.50 - $18.75 DOE for MA.nn$18.50 - $20.75 DOE for CMA.nn$21.50 - $24.50 DOE for LPN.nnEmployee's can receive up to $520 on the quarterly bonus.nnThere is a $500 referral bonus for this position that will be paid out after 6 months of employment have been completed. There is also a $500 sign-on bonus for the employee that will be paid out after 1040 hours are worked and 6 months of employment have been completed.nnRequirementsnnMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:nnGraduate of an accredited LPN, Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program. CPR certification.nnKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:nnKnowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.nnKnowledge of clinical and/or surgical operations and documentation.nnSkill in performing clinical and medical procedures.nnKnowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.nnAbility to safely lift, and physically manipulate patients.nnAbility to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.nnAbility to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.nnKnowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.nnKnowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids.nnAbility to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.nnKnowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.nnAbility to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.nnAbility to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.nnDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:nn1. Schedules and coordinates paperwork for patient/doctor appointments and surgeries.nn2. Assists doctors, nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, and registered nurses with examinations, treatments, special tests, and procedures.nn3. Performs patient triage.nn4. Enters nursing charges into billing database.nn5. Reviews patient charts, checks patients in, obtains and records patients' weight, blood pressure, urine samples, blood samples, and medical history, and assesses reasons for patient visits.nn6. Records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patients' conditions.nn7. Administers medications; applies sterile dressings.nn8. Participates in in-service education programs as required by agency.nn9. Maintains records for immunizations and other abnormal lab results as required.nn10. Maintains and stocks inventory of office and/or clinical supplies, as appropriate to the position.nn11. Educates patients regarding health-related issues.nn12. Coordinates labeling, delivery, and receipt of laboratory specimens and results; provides information and coordinates follow-up visits regarding laboratory results.nn13. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.nn14. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.nnOTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:nnSAFETY:nnFamily Health Services enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, participating in emergency response tasks as requested, and serving on safety committees and teams as requested. In addition, employees must accept the responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves and others by adhering to all written and verbal instructio ns, promptly reporting and/or correcting all hazards or unsafe conditions, and providing feedback to supervisors and management on all safety issues.nnCOMPLIANCE (MEDICARE):nnFamily Health Services is committed to the very highest standards of ethics and integrity. It is our policy to properly determine the accuracy of reporting and billing our services in accordance with the rules, laws and regulations of FHS, the state government, and the federal government. FHS employees will do their part to ensure accurate documenting and billing practices, participate in compliance trainings and will identify and report any concerns or activities t