PRN CMA/LPN

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

About The Position

Assists with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a physician and/or advanced practitioner. Prepares patients for visits and performs specific procedures with appropriate orientation and supervision. Supports patient care and clinic operations by assisting with phone calls, prescription refills, referrals, prior authorizations, patient interviews, vital-sign measurements, and chart documentation. May collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing. Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients. Prepares and maintains examination rooms and assists with clerical duties, medical-record management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed. Works collaboratively to support team and organizational goals and performs other duties as required. The role works in outpatient clinics and acute healthcare settings with adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, including individuals with developmental delays, behavioral issues, and/or medical problems. It involves extensive standing and walking, patient handling and lifting, occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 50 pounds, working under stressful conditions, and exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

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 Certification examination from AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT, or NAHP to be certified as a Medical Assistant.
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 perform the physical demands described, including extensive standing and walking, patient handling and lifting, and occasional lifting or carrying of 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 in examining and treating patients 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 and maintain treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Assist with business operations, clerical duties, medical-record management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed.
Work with team members to achieve team, individual, and corporate goals and provide support to colleagues.
Perform other duties as required.