Lead, Medical Assistant (MA) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Medicine

Jordan Valley Community Health Center

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple : Improve our community's health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizes job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Perform medication reconciliation with patients.
• Advise and schedule appropriate follow-up appointments.
• Carries out physician orders accurately, directly, and indirectly.
• Maintain and coordinate communication among patient / significant other, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback.
• Effectively communicate patient's changing needs and plans of care among staff members.
• Report patient needs / programs and observations regarding patient's condition to the physician.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
• Participates in staff development programs.
• Assists patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Answers and refers telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications as facilitated.
• Assists in the orientation / training of new Team Members.
• Demonstrates flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the Clinic.
• Consistently evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet client expectations.

Benefits Overview

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Health Requirements

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements

Required Qualifications :