Medical Assistant/ LPN

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and prepares them for examination or procedure.
• Records health history of patient and notes abnormal conditions for physician.
• Obtains vital signs and performs required screens.
• Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medication as ordered in accordance with nursing standards.
• Observes, records, and reports patients' condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Aids in the preparation of supplies and equipment and assists the physician or advance practice provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwards charts as appropriate.
• Aids in scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Arranges referrals to specialists and obtains pre-authorizations when directed by the provider.
• Collects, documents, and delivers lab specimens; obtains lab results and other reports and enters EMR if needed.
• Notifies patients of test results and follow-up appointments.
• Refers to RN/MD for patient education.
• Reviews with patient/family medications, treatment, and after-visit instructions.
• Responds to and screens telephone calls for referral to RN or physician.
• Captures and coordinates pre-visit planning by reviewing the EMR to include patient history and proactively ordering labs and other tests based on approved clinic protocols.
• Completes necessary forms (i.e., FMLA, DME, Home Health orders) and obtains physician signatures as appropriate.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Graduation from an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing in the state (Kansas and/or Missouri) dependent upon work location.
• Must be in good standing in the state in which you live.
• Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multi-state state LPN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next LPN license renewal by 3/31/2026.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic computer skills required.