RN, EMT, LPN, or CMA/RMA - Cool Springs Internal Medicine & Pediatrics a Division of Summit Medical Group

About the role

Cool Springs Internal Medicine & Pediactrics, a division of Summit Medical Group, has an immediate opening for an experienced RN, 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 the physician(s) with procedures, administers medications, and conducts patient education.
• Handles phone nursing when appropriate, including triaging, pre‑certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.
• Performs clerical duties necessary for physicians to see patients; contacts patients regarding test results or for other related reasons as directed.
• Pulls and prepares patient records for physicians to treat patients, as needed.
• If needed, schedules patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots.
• Maintains stocked, neat, and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures (including the corporate compliance program), and follows state and federal regulations, such as OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Adheres to site‑specific protocols and expectations.
• Performs duties in a professional manner while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to co‑workers, management, and public.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with Summit employees) and externally (with non‑Summit persons).
• Actively participates in site‑level Quality Improvement Activities; contributes to continual evaluation of site performance and implementation/measurement of improvement activities that increase quality of care.
• Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician, or Administrative staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program in practical nursing or medical assisting.
• Current TN RN license, Practical Nursing License, Nationally Certified in Medical Assisting Required or Certified EMT.