LPN/CMA - BPS Primary Care Cleveland - FT - Days - Bradley Physician Services (72310, 72311, 73851)

Hamilton Health Care System•Cleveland, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician and/or advanced practitioner, including preparing patients to be seen by the physician and/or advanced practitioner, and perform specific procedures with appropriate orientation and supervision. Assists with patient phone calls, prescription refills, referrals, and prior authorizations. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and records information in patients’ charts. May be required to collect blood samples, tissue or other laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing. Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets and physician’s instructions to patients. Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures related to the practice. Follows standard procedures and/or written instructions to perform job duties. Assists with business operations, clerical, medical records management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed. Demonstrates teamwork to ensure achievement of team, individual, and corporate goals. Provides support to team members and performs other duties as required. Medical Specialty is Direct Patient Care.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Graduated from a Medical Assistant program, accredited by the Commission on accreditation of Allied Health Education Program preferred
Test and pass the National Certification exam (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT, NAHP) to be certified as Medical Assistant required
Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, advanced practitioners and staff members
Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions, policies, guidelines and standards
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
Intermediate Proficiency level with Microsoft Office: Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ experience in a clinical setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician and/or advanced practitioner
Prepares patients to be seen by the physician and/or advanced practitioner
Performs specific procedures with appropriate orientation and supervision
Assists with patient phone calls, prescription refills, referrals, and prior authorizations
Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and records information in patients’ charts
Collect blood samples, tissue or other laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing
Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets and physician’s instructions to patients
Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
Assists with business operations, clerical, medical records management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed
Demonstrates teamwork to ensure achievement of team, individual, and corporate goals
Provides support to team members and performs other duties as required