LPN/CMA-Regional Health Clinic/PRN

Essential Job Functions

• Perform general nursing duties.
• Assess patients’ general condition and take vital signs and history.
• Absorb and document all activities, interventions and medications in the patient record.
• Obtain pre-certifications, pre-authorizations and referrals from insurance companies.
• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice and instructions.
• Handle critical lab values and promptly seek physician orders.
• Schedule outside referrals.
• Assist with medical procedures.
• Answer telephone, schedule patients for office visits and/or hospital tests, send prescriptions to pharmacy, and call patients with test results.
• Assist physicians in the treatment and care of patients in the office.
• Maintain exam rooms and other patient areas for the physician to examine the patients.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and other policies and procedures are followed in the office.
• Perform routine office laboratory procedures.
• Maintain equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
• Answer phones, triage telephone patient care issues directly to clinic provider, and cover other nursing personnel when they are not here.
• Assume other duties as necessary to support the efforts of the hospital.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.