Medical Assistant, LPN (License Practical Nurse License required)

ChenMed • Houston, TX

4d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Promoter, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an integral member of a physician-led care team providing comprehensive primary care to a specific patient population. The role supports patients through routine and complex medical and social challenges while fostering trust and respect between patients and the care team. Duties may vary depending on the market, center size and location, and patient volume.

The LPN provides general nursing care under supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with exams and procedures, educates patients, maintains medical records, collects clinical information and specimens, performs basic treatments, and administers physician-ordered medications and treatments within applicable state practice requirements. The role also supports patient communications, clinic operations, equipment and supply maintenance, and accurate, ethical documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited practical or vocational nursing school.
• Current, active LPN license to practice in the state of employment.
• IV Therapy Certification if required by the employment state’s Board of Nursing.
• At least 1 year of work experience as an LPN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of medical products, services, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Clinical skills to identify, diagnose, and appropriately resolve patient issues.
• Non-clinical skills to assist patients with dressing, physical exercise, restroom visits, and similar needs as necessary.
• Motor skills to calibrate equipment, manipulate intravenous equipment, administer injections, and position or transport patients when needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and spoken and written fluency in English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, clinicians, front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders.
• Problem-solving mindset focused on patient needs and team goals.
• Ability to operate phones, personal computers, software, and other IT systems; detail-oriented approach to reports and data.
• Ability to maintain organized systems and ensure timely patient flow.
• Patience, compassion, and empathy for patients and family members; ability to remain calm in busy or stressful situations.
• Good time management to complete tasks efficiently and on time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and presentation software.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and regionally up to 10% of the time.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of overall clinical experience.
• Experience working with geriatric patients.
• Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care under supervision so physicians and clinicians can focus on specialized patient care.
• Assists with examinations and procedures, patient education, and medical record maintenance.
• Compiles patient health information; records vital statistics and blood pressure; performs basic care treatments; and enters medical history and test results into the medical record.
• Prepares patients for examination and assists physicians with exams; explains treatment procedures, medications, diet, and physician instructions; and provides disease-specific education.
• Draws blood, collects other laboratory specimens, and performs waived laboratory tests.
• Prepares and administers physician-ordered medications, fills pill boxes as ordered, changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures, performs first aid procedures, and provides IV therapy in accordance with the State Practice Act; uses CPR skills when necessary.
• Screens calls and walk-ins, collects and relays pertinent clinical information to physicians, implements orders as appropriate, and documents observations and interventions.
• Maintains supplies and equipment; stocks and sterilizes instruments; follows OSHA safety standards; and ensures accurate, legal, and ethical documentation.
• Calls prescriptions in to pharmacies with physician approval and authorization; uses appropriate medical terminology and follows legal and ethical professional conduct; completes internal certification to use the ChenMed Rx system for physician medication dispensing.
• Processes patient phone messages, returns calls, routes messages to team members, and contacts patients to obtain and relay pertinent information from physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned or modified at the manager’s discretion.

Benefits

• Great compensation and comprehensive benefits; specific benefits are linked on the employer’s benefits page.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED