LPN/Medical Assistant - Women's Group of Franklin - Monday - Friday Days

Williamson Health•Franklin, TN

About The Position

Assists an OB/GYN physician or Nurse Practitioner with office examinations, patient care, testing, and related clinical and administrative work. Administers prescribed medications and treatments, gathers patient information, conducts limited evaluations, performs CLIA-waived tests, and collects specimens. Supports patient and family education, responds to calls and portal messages, communicates test results and surgery information as directed, and documents patient interactions and results in the medical record. Maintains supplies, prepares and disinfects exam rooms, and performs or schedules equipment maintenance in accordance with office procedures and infection-control standards. The role also supports office operations by scheduling ancillary tests and surgical cases, preparing charts and obstetrical records, managing patient follow-ups and recall procedures, and ensuring laboratory logs and records are accurate. Performance is monitored through physician observation, chart and log reviews, competency evaluations, and manager audits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in a medical office environment.
Competence using a glucometer, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, computer, stethoscope, audio scope, and business phone.
Ability to work with various oral and injectable medications.
Ability to sit and stand, communicate in English orally and in writing, and lift over 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the OB/GYN physician or Nurse Practitioner with office examinations and procedures.
Administer prescribed medications, injections, treatments, and therapeutic procedures according to physician direction and office protocols.
Gather patient information and conduct limited evaluations as required.
Perform CLIA-waived tests, maintain test logs, complete quality-assurance documentation, and report results accurately.
Collect, handle, identify, and label specimens; select appropriate specimen containers and document specimens in the appropriate records and systems.
Perform phlebotomy and other related work as required.
Document patient interactions and attach laboratory and diagnostic results to patient charts; communicate results and orders to patients as directed.
Triage phone calls, respond to patient portal messages, return patient calls, and address patient questions and concerns within the role's scope and applicable requirements.
Provide patient and family education and support as directed by the OB/GYN physician.
Order and maintain medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, verify orders upon receipt, and maintain inventory and exam-room preparedness.
Clean, disinfect, and stock exam rooms; sterilize equipment and instruments according to procedures and infection-control principles.
Schedule ancillary tests, document them in logs, and ensure reports are received.
Schedule and pre-certify surgical cases and communicate surgery information to patients as directed.
Call approved prescriptions to pharmacies as directed.
Prepare charts for the next day's patient volume and forward obstetrical records to labor and delivery as scheduled.
Prepare patient recall cards for routine care and repeat testing.
Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, or schedule maintenance according to established procedures and manufacturer recommendations; document maintenance and repairs.
Identify and resolve problems using appropriate resources.