Certified Medical Asst. / LPN - Prairieville

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is currently seeking a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing care services to the patients of our Prairieville Clinic and the physicians providing their care. In this position, the MA or LPN will be responsible for:

• Assisting physician with procedures
• Scheduling procedures
• Patient care
• Rx call-ins
• Various clerical duties
• Calling in prescriptions
• Completing pre-certifications
• Administering injections
• Managing referrals

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.
• Greets 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)

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.