Nurse-CCMA / LPN

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Essential Functions

• Perform patient triage (weight, blood pressure, temperature readings, updating medication list, and obtaining and documenting chief complaint)
• Provide electronic patient prescription services including communication with pharmacies and verification of medical prescriptions
• Be knowledgeable of Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Perform phlebotomy and EKGs
• Perform X-Rays of chest, extremities, skull and sinuses, and spine
• Answer telephone, screen calls, retrieve voicemails, return patient calls
• Pre-certify requirements for all procedures
• Contact patients regarding lab results
• Maintain daily logs
• Answer questions regarding patient appointments and testing
• Communicate with patients regarding patient information and education about procedure preps
• Schedule procedures and certain medical tests and referral appointments by scheduling dates, times and locations, coordinating and rescheduling as necessary
• Schedule appointments, verify necessary information such as demographics and insurance information in the patient medical record or file
• Assist other staff as directed
• Maintain regular, on-site punctual attendance at the assigned office location during scheduled work hours
• Perform other job functions as directed

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing principles and protocols and all aspects of medication names and prescribing
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality as directed by HIPAA standards
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting and records
• Attend meetings as required

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to perform x-rays
• Skilled in customer service and having a pleasant and courteous demeanor while dealing with all patients and callers
• Well organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently without much supervision
• Skills in critical thinking, communication, influence, and decision-making
• Able to work cooperatively as a member of office staff and team

Mental/Physical Requirements

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