EMT, LPN, or CMA/RMA - Summit Medical Group at Ft Sanders

About the role

Summit Medical Group at Ft. Sanders has an immediate opening for an experienced EMT, LPN, or CMA/RMA to join their practice. This is a full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences.
• Records vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, etc.
• Performs appropriate procedures such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors, etc.
• Assists physicians with procedures, administers medications, and conducts patient education.
• Handles phone nursing duties including triaging, pre-certifications, referrals, and calling in prescriptions.
• Performs clerical duties to support physicians; contacts patients regarding test results or other reasons as directed.
• Pulls and prepares patient records for physicians as needed.
• Schedules patient appointments when needed, making efficient use of clinical time slots.
• Maintains stocked, neat, and clean exam rooms and common work areas daily.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures (including corporate compliance) and follows state/federal regulations such as OSHA and HIPAA.
• Follows site-specific protocols and expectations.
• Performs duties professionally, exhibiting courtesy and cooperation with co-workers, management, and the public.
• Maintains strict confidentiality internally and externally.
• Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities, contributing to evaluation and implementation of improvement activities that increase quality of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician, or administrative staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program in Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.
• Current Tennessee Practical Nursing License (LPN), Nationally Certified Medical Assistant, or Tennessee Certified EMT.

Skills

• Vital sign measurement (pulse, blood pressure, height, weight).
• Phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitor application.
• Medication administration and patient education.
• Phone triage, pre-certifications, referrals, prescription calls.
• Clerical and patient communication duties.
• Appointment scheduling and efficient use of clinical time.
• Maintaining clean and stocked exam rooms.
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, corporate compliance, and site-specific protocols.
• Professional, courteous, and cooperative interpersonal skills.
• Confidentiality maintenance.
• Participation in quality improvement activities.