LPN/Medical Assistant - WMG Nolensville - Full-Time Days

Williamson Health•Franklin, TN

About The Position

This position provides clinical nursing support to Williamson Medical Group. The role communicates clinical information to patients and businesses, schedules tests and consultations, obtains clinical specimens, assesses patients, performs clinical office procedures, and maintains adequate clinical supplies. The position works in an office environment.

Requirements

Nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
At least one year of experience in a medical office environment.
Competence using a glucometer, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, computer, stethoscope, audio scope, business phone, and various oral and injectable medications.
Able to sit, stand, communicate in English orally and in writing, and lift over 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Accurately record patients’ medical histories and vital signs.
Give patients immunizations and injections as appropriate.
Counsel patients on health-related issues.
Order and maintain clinical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Coordinate referrals to other medical services and secure consultations with specialists.
Triage phone calls and address patient portal messages.
Obtain prior authorization for medications and diagnostic testing.
Assist physicians with medical and surgical procedures.
Observe universal precautions.
Maintain quality assurance for the office laboratory.
Observe proper lifting techniques to prevent injury.
Coordinate with pharmacies to ensure patients have adequate supplies of medicine.
Communicate clinical information to patients and businesses.
Schedule tests and consultations, obtain clinical specimens, assess patients, and perform clinical office procedures.