Medical Assistant/Scribe (4278) DERMATOLOGY LC EAST

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices and ethics; participates in the organization and management of the physician's practice.

Preferred qualifications include formal training indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited LPN school of nursing, BLS certifications, current Kentucky state licensure required, IV certification, minimum two years broad experience with emphasis in medical office duties, ability to monitor patient condition, and good verbal communication skills.

Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position, and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; lift, move and transport patients and materials; manual dexterity and motor coordination; articulate speech; read and understand medical information; visual acuity and ability to distinguish colors.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel. Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Lexington Clinic is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).