Clinic Nurse RN/LPN/CMA/RMA

MD Clinics; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mother and Child in Pikeville, KY seeks a clinical support professional to ensure safe patient flow and collaborative care with providers, medical assistants, behavioral health staff, and front-office personnel. The role includes patient assessments, medication administration, education, triage, and thorough documentation in eCW.

The position emphasizes HIPAA compliance, logs maintenance, infection control, and active participation in audits and quality initiatives within a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing or medical assistant program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required; additional certifications preferred.
• Experience in clinic, outpatient, or urgent care settings preferred.
• Proficiency with EHR systems, especially eClinicalWorks (eCW).
• Strong communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, including vital signs, history review, and medication reconciliation.
• Administer medications, injections, vaccines, and treatments per orders.
• Provide patient education on medications, follow-up care, chronic conditions, and treatment plans.
• Conduct telephone triage and relay provider-approved instructions to patients.
• Document all patient interactions in eCW accurately and timely.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing or Medical Assistant degree

Tools

eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Job description

Position Summary

This role ensures safe, efficient patient flow and promotes a positive patient experience while working collaboratively with providers, medical assistants, behavioral health staff, and front-office personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Support

• Perform patient assessments, including vital signs, history review, medication reconciliation, and symptom evaluation.
  
• Administer medications, injections, vaccines, and treatments per provider orders and clinic protocols.
  
• Provide patient education on medications, follow-up care, chronic conditions, and treatment plans (non-diagnostic).
  
• Conduct telephone triage and relay provider-approved instructions to patients.
  
• Maintain awareness of patient acuity and elevate concerns to providers promptly.

Documentation & Compliance

• Document all patient interactions in eClinicalWorks (eCW) accurately and timely.
  
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, state nursing regulations, and clinic policies.
  
• Maintain accurate logs (vaccine logs, medication inventory, crash cart checks, etc.).
  
• Participate in audits, quality measures, and compliance initiatives as directed.

Clinical Operations

• Oversee clinical workspace readiness, room stocking, equipment checks, and infection control protocols.
  
• Support medical assistants by providing guidance, training, and clarification on clinical procedures.
  
• Assist with lab collections (phlebotomy, swabs, point-of-care testing) per competency and policy.
  
• Participate in emergency response procedures and maintain current CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or medical assistant program.
  
• Certifications: Current BLS/CPR certification required; additional certifications preferred.
  
• Experience: Prior clinic, outpatient, primary care, or urgent care experience preferred.
  
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in EHR systems, preferably eClinicalWorks (eCW).
  • Strong communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills.

Key Competencies

• Professionalism, discretion, and strong patient service orientation
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Team collaboration and willingness to support changing clinic needs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, and bending.
• Exposure to clinical environments, including possible contact with bloodborne pathogens (training and PPE provided).