Medical Assistant/LPN

Job Summary: Assists providers in the examination and treatment of patients following established standards and practices.   Primary Job Duties:   - Greet patients in waiting area, assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, escort patients to exam rooms. - Obtain patient history; assess/triage patient, measure vital signs, and record information in the medical record/EMR. - Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination. - Carry out Standing Orders as applicable prior to patient being seen by the provider according to written protocol. - Position instruments and equipment and hand to provider as directed. - Clean and sterilize instruments, exam rooms, and equipment after use. - Administer injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, dress/bandage wound and incisions, start/monitor IV, draw blood according to written order, and assist provider with any procedures. - Perform diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, pulse oximetry, etc. - Perform CLIA-waived lab tests, draw blood and collect, label and process specimens for reference lab according to physician orders. - Perform dosage calculations for administering medications. - Remove sutures/staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings. - Complete medical record to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used. - Perform patient call backs, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments. - Ensure all patient and patient related telephone calls are documented in the medical record/EMR. - Restock examination rooms with adequate supplies. - Clean examination room after patient visit. - Monitor disposable inventory and notifies appropriate persons of supplies and pharmaceuticals needed. - Monitor medication expiration dates. - Perform quality checks on medical equipment including CLIA waived controls. - Demonstrate ongoing competency and proficiency in clinical job requirements. - Assist with registration and perform additional clerical duties as necessary. - Assist with the orientation of new personnel. - Attend 75% of staff meetings as scheduled. - Maintain strict confidentiality.   Education & Experience:   - High school diploma or equivalent. - Associate’s degree from an accredited LPN program. - Certificate from a Medical Assistant program. - IV certification preferred. - One year experience in Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, or an Urgent Care setting preferred.   Licenses/Certifications: - Active LPN license in state of Louisiana if applicable. - BLS certification required. Skills: - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. - Ability to multi-task and prioritize work load. - Excellent Customer Service skills required. - Ability to interpret and uphold policies and procedures.