MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA) / LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
Williamson Health
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Permanent
- Part-time
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal AidWilliamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.POSITION SUMMARYThis position provides clinical nursing support to Williamson Health Medical Group by communicating clinical information to patients and businesses, scheduling tests and consultations, obtaining clinical specimens, assessing patients, performing clinical office procedures and maintaining adequate clinical supplies.POSITION REQUIREMENTSFormal Education / Training:High school diploma or equivalent. Medical Assistant certification preferred and/or earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university and/or LPN license through the State of TennesseeWorkplace Experience:
One year of experience in medical office environment.Equipment and Skills Training:
Must be competent in the use Glucometer, BP cuff, thermometer, computer, stethoscope, audioscope, business phone and various oral and injectable medications.Physical Environment:
Office environment.Physical Effort:
Must be able to sit, stand, communicate, in English, both orally and in writing and lift over 20 pounds.PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Accurately records patient's medical history and vital signs.
- Gives patients immunizations and injections as appropriate.
- Counsel's patients on health related issues.
- Orders and maintains clinical supplies and pharmaceuticals
- Coordinates referrals to other medical services
- Secures consultations and specialists.
- Triages phone calls and addresses patient portal messages
- Obtains prior authorization for medications and diagnostic testing
- Assists physician with med/surg procedures
- Observes universal precautions
- Maintains quality assurance for office lab
- Observes proper lifting techniques to prevent injury
- Coordinates with pharmacies to insure patients have adequate supplies of medicine