Medical Asst (Cert) / LPN - Urgent Care

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

• The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Urgent Care Clinic. The CMA/LPN will provide high-quality clinical care and support to patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and other urgent medical needs. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians with examinations and treatments.
• Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Perform routine clinical testing and point-of-care testing as directed.
• Administer medications and injections with appropriate physician authorization.
• Assist with wound care, dressing changes, splinting, and other urgent-care procedures.
• Perform EKGs and other diagnostic testing as assigned.
• Complete medication prior authorizations and pre-certifications.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions.
• Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Perform various clinical and clerical duties to support daily urgent-care operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care as a member of the health care team within scope of license.
• Follows nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of adult and pediatric patients.
• Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plan, medications and follow-up.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team including accurate documentation in patient medical records.
• Greeting patients with a smile, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions
• Interview patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the myChart
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests
• Provides patient education with regards to medications and instructions set forth by the provider to manage their health
• Triages emergency situations
• Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization
• Refill requests and Prior Authorizations for medications

Education:  

• Successfully complete the Board-Approved Practical Nursing (LPN) Program, Successfully pass the NCLEX-PN.  

Licenses/Certifications (if applicable):

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Louisiana
• Current Certified Medical Assistant Certification (NRCMA, CCMA, CMA, RMA)

Experience:

• Previous experience in an urgent care, emergency department, physician office, or outpatient medical setting preferred.
• Experience with patient triage, medication administration, injections, specimen collection, EKGs, wound care, and point-of-care testing preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced clinical environment with multiple patients and competing priorities preferred.
• Familiarity with MyChart or similar electronic medical record systems preferred.

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform patient care activities and operate standard medical equipment.
• Ability to use computers and standard office equipment.