Prn Cma/Lpn

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

About The Position

The CMA/LPN assists with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a physician and/or advanced practitioner. The role includes preparing patients for visits, performing specific procedures with appropriate orientation and supervision, and supporting patient communications and clinical administration. Duties may include handling patient phone calls, prescription refills, referrals, and prior authorizations; interviewing patients; measuring and recording vital signs; and collecting and preparing laboratory specimens when required. The position also explains treatment procedures, medications, diets, and provider instructions to patients, and maintains clean, prepared examination rooms. The role follows standard procedures and written instructions and supports clinic operations through clerical work, medical records management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed. Teamwork, support for colleagues, and contributing to team, individual, and corporate goals are expected. The position works in outpatient clinic and acute healthcare settings serving adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, including patients with developmental delays, behavioral issues, and medical problems.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Pass a national Medical Assistant certification examination (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT, or NAHP).
Good oral and written communication skills for interacting with patients, physicians, advanced practitioners, and staff.
Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions, policies, guidelines, and standards.
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to handle and lift patients, perform manual and finger dexterity tasks, and maintain eye-hand coordination.
Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods and occasionally lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and with exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a Medical Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
One to two years of experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a physician and/or advanced practitioner.
Prepare patients for provider visits and perform specific procedures with appropriate orientation and supervision.
Assist with patient phone calls, prescription refills, referrals, and prior authorizations.
Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing when required.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and provider instructions to patients.
Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep rooms neat and clean.
Follow standard procedures and written instructions to perform job duties.
Assist with business operations, clerical work, medical records management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed.
Support team members and contribute to team, individual, and corporate goals.
Perform other duties as required.