Medical Assistant or LPN

Summit Health CityMD•Murray, KY

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide patient support and communication and help facilitate an exceptional patient experience that builds satisfaction, trust, and organizational loyalty. You will welcome and prepare patients for appointments, inform them of relevant information for their visit, and clearly explain the services they are scheduled to receive. The role includes clinical care activities, specimen collection and processing, maintaining treatment spaces and equipment, and assisting patients with medication and diet instructions.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant, or eligible to obtain certification within 90 days of hire, or hold an active and unencumbered LPN license to practice according to state requirements.
Phlebotomy experience required.
High school diploma or equivalency required.
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers is required within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred.
Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, or an emergency room preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture or staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient care activities.
Collect and document vital signs, histories, and screenings.
Authorize prescription refills as directed.
Prepare patients, rooms, and supplies for visits or examinations.
Perform phlebotomy and correctly process specimens.
Clean and maintain treatment rooms and equipment.
Demonstrate kindness and compassion in all patient interactions.
Perform quality controls and equipment checks.
Participate in brand marketing by rotating throughout the vestibule, focusing on engaging patients and increasing patient volume.
Prepare and administer oral (PO), intramuscular (IM), and intradermal (ID) medications as directed by the provider, following the Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration.
Provide patients with instruction regarding medications and diet.
Perform other duties as assigned.