Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rheumatology Jefferson City

Healthstar/CPS•Jefferson City, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Rheumatology at Jefferson City. The position involves a range of clinical responsibilities, patient communication, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient care and office operations.

Requirements

Knowledge of EMR.
Knowledge of nursing principles and protocols and all aspects of medication names and prescribing.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality as directed by HIPAA standards.
Knowledge of medical chart reporting and records.
Skilled in customer service and have a pleasant and courteous demeanor while dealing with all patients and callers.
Well organized and detail organized and be able to work independently without much supervision.
Skills in critical thinking, communication, influence and decision making.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of office staff and team.
High School Diploma
Medical Assistant Training
Current CPR Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification

Responsibilities

Patient triage including weight, blood pressure, temperature readings, updating medication lists, and documenting chief complaints.
Manage electronic patient prescription services, including communication with pharmacies and verification of all medical prescriptions.
Perform phlebotomy and EKGs.
Answer telephone, screen calls, retrieve voicemails, and return patient calls.
Handle pre-certification requirements for all procedures.
Contact patients regarding lab results.
Maintain daily logs.
Answer questions regarding patient appointments and testing.
Communicate with patients regarding procedure preps and provide patient education.
Schedule procedures, medical tests, and referral appointments, coordinating dates, times, and locations, and rescheduling as necessary.
Schedule appointments, verifying demographics and insurance information in the patient medical record or file.
Assist other staff as directed.
Perform other job functions as directed.
Attend meetings as required.