Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Orthopedics

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Matching
• Paid Time Off

Essential Functions

• Perform patient triage (weight, blood pressure, temperature readings, update medication list, document chief complaint)
• Provide electronic patient prescription services, communicate with pharmacies, verify medical prescriptions
• Be knowledgeable of Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Perform phlebotomy and EKGs
• Answer telephones, screen calls, retrieve voicemails, return patient calls
• Pre-certify procedures, call patients for lab results, maintain daily logs, answer appointment questions, schedule procedures, surgeries, and tests, coordinate and reschedule appointments
• Assist other staff members as needed
• Communicate with patients about their information and procedure preparations
• Knowledge of nursing principles, protocols, medication names, and prescribing
• Knowledge of infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality (HIPAA standards)
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting and records
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Attend meetings as required

Skills/Abilities

• Customer service skills, pleasant and courteous demeanor
• Organized and detail-oriented, works independently without much supervision
• Critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making abilities
• Cooperative working style as part of an office staff and team

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Daily standing, walking, squatting, bending
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds
• Stress can be triggered by workload and difficult patterns

Qualifications

• Orthopedic surgeon office experience preferred
• High School Diploma
• Completion of accredited LPN program
• Current CPR Certification
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
• State LPN licensure