MA/LPN FLOAT STPN Specialty Clinics
Covington, Louisiana
Health system employer
Posted Sep 8
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Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- LPN
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About this role
At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
Job description and position requirements
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Mon-Fri 8am -5pm
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Summary of the Job
To provide medical assistance to the physician/nurse practitioner in a professional manner and to provide for patients in a caring, efficient and compassionate manner. To handle patient phone calls and care of patients in the office. Perform EKG's and CLIA waived test as appropriate.
Minimum
Qualifications
High School diploma. Must have good working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 Coding. Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. Must be able to maintain composure under difficult and stressful conditions. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and be able to work independently with little supervision. Displays tact and diplomacy in inter-personal skills. Keeps BLS Certification current at all times.
LPN:Licensed Practical Nurse diploma from an accredited school. Current Licensed Practical Nursing license. Maintains annual and continuing education credits; keeps license current at all times.
Medical Assistant: Accredited Medical Assistant Program Certification or equivalent on the job training consisting of 3 or more years. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred. Two to five years of experience in a physician office setting preferred.
Preferred
Qualifications
Physician’s office experience preferred. Experience with EPIC (EMR) a plus along with insurance processes required within a clinical setting.
Physical Effort required
- Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
- Frequently (34%-66%)- reaching
- Occasionally (1%-33%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching
Employment
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
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Physical Demands
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Equal opportunity employer
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Requirements
- High School diploma. Must have good working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 Coding. Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. Must be able to maintain composure under difficult and stressful conditions. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and be able to work independently with little supervision. Displays tact and diplomacy in inter-personal skills. Keeps BLS Certification current at all times.
- LPN:Licensed Practical Nurse diploma from an accredited school. Current Licensed Practical Nursing license. Maintains annual and continuing education credits; keeps license current at all times.
- Medical Assistant: Accredited Medical Assistant Program Certification or equivalent on the job training consisting of 3 or more years. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred. Two to five years of experience in a physician office setting preferred.
- Preferred
- Physician’s office experience preferred. Experience with EPIC (EMR) a plus along with insurance processes required within a clinical setting.
Benefits
- On-the-job training
Place
- City
- Covington, Louisiana
- Median rent
- $1,396/mo
- Local household income
- $75,851/yr
- Metro price level
- 7% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Covington area index 92.7, where 100 is the national average.
Covington sits on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, about 45 minutes from New Orleans. Its historic downtown features oak-lined streets, local shops, and riverside views along the Tchefuncte River. A slower-paced alternative to the city, popular with healthcare commuters seeking small-town charm near metro access.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You would be walking into a not-for-profit hospital that has sat in Covington since 1954. St. Tammany Health System describes the work as caring with excellence, compassion, and teamwork, and serving western St. Tammany Parish with integrated healthcare. On the…
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