CMA or LPN (4499) ALLERGY FOUNTAIN COURT

Lexington Clinic•Lexington, KY

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant functions as a member of the patient care team, contributing to the health management of patients. The role performs patient care activities and accommodative services for clinic patients, often assisting section physicians under the direction and supervision of the Patient Care Manager. The Certified Medical Assistant maintains primary responsibility for technical procedures and the operation and care of the department’s nursing unit. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to patients with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems, applying basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics. The LPN also participates in organizing and managing the physician’s practice. This document describes the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of duties, skills, and responsibilities. Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

For the CMA role, current CPR certification is required.
For the LPN role, current Kentucky state licensure is required.
For the LPN role, basic life support and CPR certifications are required.
Ability to meet the physical guidelines described for the applicable role, including movement and positioning, remaining stationary, negotiating steps for up to eight hours per day, lifting or transporting patients and materials, manual dexterity and motor coordination, speech, reading and understanding medical information, and visual acuity; the LPN guidelines also include distinguishing colors.

Nice To Haves

For the CMA role: formal training, likely indicated by certification from an accredited medical assistant program.
For the CMA role: two years of broad experience, with emphasis in family practice.
For the LPN role: graduation certificate from an accredited LPN school of nursing.
For the LPN role: IV certification.
For the LPN role: a minimum of two years of broad experience, with emphasis in medical office duties.
For the LPN role: ability to monitor patient condition and good verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Contribute to patient health management as a member of the patient care team.
Perform patient care activities and accommodative services for clinic patients.
Assist section physicians under the direction and supervision of the Patient Care Manager.
Maintain primary responsibility for technical procedures and the operation and care of the department’s nursing unit.
Provide nursing care to patients with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems.
Apply basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics.
Participate in organizing and managing the physician’s practice.
Meet the attendance requirements of the position.