LPN Team Leader

Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia ( CCP ) is a professional medical organization committed to the healing mission of Medicine, and is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.

CCP specializes in providing comprehensive Cardiology care and currently has over 30 locations throughout the Philadelphia area. We are currently hiring for a full-time LPN Team Leader to work at our Philadelphia, PA offices.

Please note this role is entitled to a $500.00 sign-on bonus.*

LOCATION IN ORGANIZATION:

The position is located in the Clinical Department of the CCP clinic and reports directly to Practice Administrator for all matters, including job duties, performance evaluations, approval of leave, and other assignments as deemed necessary for benefit of CCP.

NATURE OF DUTIES:

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Medical Assistant Team Leader is responsible for direct supervision of the clinical team members in each clinic to provide efficient, high quality patient care in accordance with the CCP Mission Statement.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Ability to effectively lead teams of medical assistant staff, ensuring mutual respect, positive/professional communication, accountability, employee engagement, mentoring and counseling as indicated.
2. Fosters leadership and respect from staff and physicians by adherence to the Performance and Behavior Expectations in the Employee Handbook.
3. Effectively communicates with providers and other team leaders any issues, concerns or obstacles regarding patient care, patient flow and clinic volume.
4. 4. Actively promote team member participation in sustaining clinical and corporate Patient Satisfaction goals.
5. Promote nursing team member adherence in CMS Quality Initiatives/MIPS Program.
6. Work with clinic and corporate departments for constant process improvement to identify opportunities to eliminate non-value-added processes, streamline workflows and improve efficiencies in the nursing department.
7. Work closely with the site supervisor to coordinate the patient visits and/or tests throughout the clinic and balance the specific needs of the patients and providers.
8. Ensure clinical team member compliance with accurate, complete and real-time documentation in the patients’ medical record.
9. Develop clinical team member staffing schedule to meet the clinical needs of the practice for efficient workflow.
10. Assist Practice Administrator to recruit, identify, interview, and hire the most qualified and professional clinical team candidates for the clinic.
11. Train, educate, and document clinical team member competence to ensure quality patient care. Actively mentor staff t
12. Assist with individual clinical team member coaching plans/annual evaluations annually and recommend pay increases as indicated.
13. Assist with maintaining accurate, up-to-date personnel files and document clinical team member performance counseling sessions, disciplinary actions, and all performance records; Collaborate with practice administrator to ensure appropriate documentation and consult with Human Resources as indicated.
14. Monitor the required professional licenses and certifications of nursing team members and ensure that all are kept current.
15. Conduct routine clinical department meetings and participate in other clinic or corporate committee meetings as needed.
16. Participate in fiscal responsibility discussions with Practice Administrator and other department leaders.
17. Assist in direct or indirect patient care during planned or unexpected clinical team member absences.
18. Ensures adherence to departmental and organization policies and procedures.
19. Travel between offices may be required.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

1. Keeps work area neat and organized. Reports safety issues to practice administrator immediately.
2. Works efficiently and manages time wisely. Assist other employees when all duties are complete.
3. Communicates any problems, difficulties or concerns regarding job duties to the practice administrator.
4. Performs all duties without significant error occurring with any regularity.
5. Meets all deadlines and timeframes for completion of assignments.
6. Represents CCP in a professional manner at all times. Demonstrates acceptable ability to interact with physicians, staff (“internal customers”) and “external customers” (patients, family members, insurance companies, home health etc.) on a professional level at all times. Exhibits good communication skills with physicians, patients, team leaders, and co-workers at all times.
7. Exhibits, whenever possible, a harmonious relationship with other CCP employees in order to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position. While perfect harmonious relationships with all employees is sometimes not achievable, not more than an occasional complaint should be received by the practice administrator about the incumbent of this position.
8. The employee shall work and relate cooperatively with all other employees (internal customers) of CCP to assure optimum care for the patients of CCP and to achieve standards of care set forth by the CCP medical staff.
9. Adheres to the CCP Compliance Plan as it pertains to the above specific job duties. Uses best efforts to maintain compliance by following the CCP Corporate Compliance Plan, attending CCP compliance education, following medical documentation guidelines, and communicating concerns regarding compliance issues.
10. Performs accurate and complete documentation in the patient’s medical record, when applicable. This includes documentation in both the paper record and the electronic medical record (EMR).
11. Work with the electronic medical record (EMR) staff to maintain quality and work towards future EMR development.
12. Maintains patient confidentiality according to the HIPAA standards of privacy and security.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

1. State licensure as a practical nurse or registered medical assistant
2. Cardiology experience preferred
3. One to Two Years Clinical experience
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
5. Successful completion of assigned EKG Courses
6. Experience or ability to learn Supervisory functions
7. Effective communication skills required

BENEFITS:

Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia provides medical, vision, dental, 401k, profit sharing, LTD, generous PTO, and paid holiday time.

*If you are hired, and assuming your employment is in good standing, you will receive the sign-on bonus. The bonus will be paid to you no later than 30 days following your start date. In the event that you voluntarily terminate your employment or the Company terminates your employment for cause within 6 months of your date of hire, you will be required to repay the full amount of your sign-on bonus.