Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or LPN - Summit Medical Group at Newport

Summit Medical Group At Newport

Summit Medical Group at Newport has an opening for an experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or LPN to join their office to assist with clinical tasks as directed by the physician(s) or mid-level provider in the care of patients. This is a full time opportunity.

Responsibilities include:

• Escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences.
• Recording vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, etc.
• Performing appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors, etc.
• Assisting the physician(s) with procedures, administering medications, and conducting patient educations.
• Handling phone nursing when appropriate, including triaging, pre-certs, referrals, and calling in prescriptions.
• Performing clerical duties necessary for the physicians to see patients; contacting patients regarding test results or for other related reasons as directed.
• Pulling and preparing patient records for physicians to treat patients, as needed.
• Scheduling patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots, if needed.
• Maintaining stocked, neat, and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
• Adhering to established company policies and procedures, including the corporate compliance program, and following state and federal regulations, such as OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Adhering to site-specific protocols and expectations.
• Performing duties in a professional manner while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to co-workers, management, and public.
• Maintaining strictest confidentiality, both internally (with Summit employees) and externally (with non-Summit persons).
• Actively participating in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.
• Performing all other duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician, or Administrative staff.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required, prefer additional vocational or college credits.

Experience:

At least six months experience in a similar clinical setting preferred.

Certification/License:

Certified Medical Assistant certification or LPN TN license required.

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