Certified Medical Assistant/LPN Womens Health

Baton Rouge Clinic • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Affinity Health Group currently seeks a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN to provide quality nursing care services to the patients of our Women's Health Clinic. In this position the CMA or LPN will assist physicians with patient care, scheduling, injections, pre-cert procedures, referrals, Rx call-ins and phone triage.

Requirements

• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• A patient-focused work ethic.
• The experience and skills to work in a medical office.
• Current Louisiana License.
• Demonstrated, successful organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• The ability to effectively and proactively communicate, both verbally and in writing.

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.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Company pays 100% of employee only rate.)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 20% discount for selected services rendered at the Clinic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree