LPN)

CRH Healthcare•Holly Springs, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Peachtree Immediate Care is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for its Holly Springs, Georgia clinic. The role provides clinical support to physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in urgent care and occupational medicine. Medical Assistants help deliver consistent, high-quality patient care and act as liaisons between patients and medical providers. The position is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts, including a rotating weekend shift, and requires willingness to float between clinics. Day-to-day duties may include patient intake, answering and returning calls, laboratory work, general x-rays, medication administration, and assisting with minor surgery. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a medical provider, and must be consistent with the employee’s training, scope of practice, and applicable state regulations. The role works in clean, well-lit, heated, and air-conditioned areas. Exposure to unpleasant sights and smells and infectious diseases is possible. The schedule depends on department needs and staffing patterns; holiday and weekend work may be necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant school; certification is preferred.
For LPN, EMT, Basic Machine Operator, and Radiologic Technologist candidates: graduate of an accredited school and applicable current state licensure are required.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Reliable transportation to commute to assigned regional offices.
Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with patients in a fast-paced facility.
Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair when appropriate.
Ability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as needed.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Detail-oriented, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to float between clinics.
Prefer 1–2 years of experience in an outpatient or clinic setting.
Perform only duties ordered by a medical provider and permitted by state regulation or statute.

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant certification.
1–2 years of experience in an outpatient or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Professionally greet and communicate with visitors, patients, and staff.
Perform selected clinical duties within the employee’s scope of practice and follow required quality-control and compliance measures.
Maintain equipment in a clean and safe condition and prepare examination and treatment rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Prepare patients for examination and treatment; accurately document complaints, vital signs, current medications, and allergies.
Initiate patient care before the provider’s examination according to standing orders.
Perform laboratory tests as directed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.
Administer medications when ordered by a licensed provider, including oral medications, injections, eye drops, ear drops, and topical medications.
Perform venipuncture according to policy and apply dressings as instructed.
Follow applicable procedures for occupational health services and collection of radiographic images.
Provide direct patient care as instructed by the provider, including wound care and assistance with minor surgeries and examinations.
Obtain and verify required consents.
Assist with scheduling tests, treatments, and referrals.
Reassure patients, address fears, and answer questions as appropriate.
Follow authorized medication-administration and narcotic-control procedures; escalate questions about the appropriateness of care through the chain of command.
Review written discharge instructions with patients or their responsible parties.
Answer telephone calls according to department standards, relay information as directed by the provider, and document calls.
Complete routine equipment checks, stock supplies, and notify appropriate staff when items need to be ordered.
Attend relevant in-service and educational conferences and quarterly staff meetings; maintain current knowledge and skills.
Follow safety and infection-control standards in patient care.
Suggest improvements to work methods and perform other duties within the scope of practice.