CMA or LPN (4501) ALLERGY FOUNTAIN COURT

Lexington Clinic • Lexington, KY

6d

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) works as a member of the patient care team and contributes to patients’ health management. The role performs patient care activities and support services for clinic patients, often assisting physicians under the direction and supervision of the Patient Care Manager. The CMA has primary responsibility for technical procedures and for the operation and care of the department’s nursing unit.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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.

The document describes the general nature and level of the work and is not an exhaustive list of duties, skills, or responsibilities. Attendance is an essential job function.

Requirements

• CMA: Current CPR certification is required.
• LPN: Current Kentucky state licensure is required.
• LPN: Basic life support and CPR certifications.
• Physical capability to move, traverse, position oneself, remain stationary, and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day.
• Physical capability to lift, move, and transport patients and equipment, supplies, or materials, as applicable to the role.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to articulate speech and read and understand orders or medical information.
• Visual acuity; the LPN guidelines also specify ability to distinguish colors.

Nice To Haves

• CMA: Formal training, likely indicated by certification from an accredited medical assistant program.
• CMA: Two years of broad experience, with emphasis in family practice.
• LPN: Graduation certificate from an accredited LPN school of nursing.
• LPN: IV certification.
• LPN: A minimum of two years of broad experience, with emphasis in medical office duties.
• LPN: Ability to monitor patient condition.
• LPN: Good verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• For the CMA role, contribute to patient health management as a member of the patient care team.
• For the CMA role, perform patient care activities and accommodative services for clinic patients, often assisting physicians under the direction and supervision of the Patient Care Manager.
• For the CMA role, maintain primary responsibility for technical procedures and the operation and care of the department’s nursing unit.
• For the LPN role, provide nursing care to patients with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems.
• For the LPN role, use knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics.
• For the LPN role, participate in organizing and managing the physician’s practice.
• Meet the attendance requirements of the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed