Pediatric MA
3 weeks ago
We are a privately owned pediatric primary care and urgent care practice searching for an LPN or MA that understands that being a part of a small practice means that you can make a true impact in a child’s life. Children aren’t just a number to us, they are members of our Thompson River Pediatrics family. We only hire individuals who believe in our motto; “Caring for your children, like we would our own”. We strive to live up to this motto every day and are looking for individuals that are willing to do the same.
Some of the job duties include but are not limited to:
· Implementing basic nursing procedures per plan of care; administering treatments and medications as prescribed by practitioner; performing point of care testing as authorized; providing laboratory, radiology, consults and other reports to practitioner for review; notifying patients of results as directed by practitioner; considering special needs of different age groups when providing care; setting priorities of care based on acuity of patients
· Perform telephone triage
· Prepare and clean examination rooms; room patients; obtain vital signs, history, medication reconciliation and reviews of systems
· Assist with medical procedures, maintain sterile equipment
· Screen for hearing and vision testing; collect blood, urine and specimen for testing; complete basic labs including but not limited to hemoglobin, lead, lipid panel, urine analysis, flu, RSV, strep throat; perform urinary straight catheter as needed
· Examine and review patient’s vaccine records; administer vaccines in coordination with CDC vaccine schedule; maintain Colorado VIS program, record all vaccines in the Colorado Immunization Information System
Company DescriptionThompson River Pediatrics, owned by Dr. Ashlea Franques and Amber Griffin- best friends who realized that together with their vision and compassion for children, they could build an environment that will uniquely provide a more personal experience for every patient. As mothers, they understand parents' desire personal, comprehensive and timely care for children. The goal is that every parent and child leave each visit with their questions answered and their needs addressed, adhering to the motto: "Caring for your children like we would our own." All the members of our practice genuinely take pride in the fact that each patient is treated with the same care as they would give their own children. We strive to hire staff that believes in that vision. We offer a Primary Care and Urgent Care model with integrated Pediatric Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Behavioral Health all under the same roof. This provides our patients and their parents with the best integrated care setting possible. We are one big family and we are looking to add to our growing family as our patient population is growing rapidly each month and we need to keep up with the pace.Company DescriptionThompson River Pediatrics, owned by Dr. Ashlea Franques and Amber Griffin- best friends who realized that together with their vision and compassion for children, they could build an environment that will uniquely provide a more personal experience for every patient. As mothers, they understand parents' desire personal, comprehensive and timely care for children. The goal is that every parent and child leave each visit with their questions answered and their needs addressed, adhering to the motto: "Caring for your children like we would our own." All the members of our practice genuinely take pride in the fact that each patient is treated with the same care as they would give their own children. We strive to hire staff that believes in that vision. We offer a Primary Care and Urgent Care model with integrated Pediatric Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Behavioral Health all under the same roof. This provides our patients and their parents with the best integrated care setting possible. We are one big family and we are looking to add to our growing family as our patient population is growing rapidly each month and we need to keep up with the pace.