CMA/LPN - Full Time, Diabetes and Endocrinology

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

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About The Position

The CMA/LPN assists with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a physician and/or advanced practitioner. The role prepares patients for visits, performs specific procedures with appropriate orientation and supervision, and supports patient phone calls, prescription refills, referrals, and prior authorizations. Duties also include interviewing patients; measuring and recording vital signs and other information in patient charts; and, when required, collecting blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens and preparing them for testing. The CMA/LPN explains treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, and prepares and maintains examination rooms. The position follows standard procedures and written instructions, supports clinical and business operations—including clerical work, medical records, reception, and patient scheduling—and collaborates with teammates to meet team, individual, and corporate goals. Travel to off-site clinics is required, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Either pass a National Certification exam (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT, or NAHP) to be certified as a Medical Assistant, or hold a current Georgia LPN license.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a Medical Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
1–2 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 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 physician instructions to patients.
Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep them neat and clean.
Assist with business operations, clerical work, medical records management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed.
Work as part of a team to support team, individual, and corporate goals.
Travel to off-site clinics.