LPN -Athens Medical Group

Summit Medical Group; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens Medical Group, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their practice full-time in Athens, TN.

Duties include preparing patients for examinations, recording vital signs, assisting with procedures (phlebotomy, injections, EKGs), administering medications, triaging calls, and keeping exam rooms clean and organized. Requires TN LPN license or National MA certification; one year of office-based experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program in practical nursing or medical assisting.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
• Record vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, height, etc.).
• Assist physicians with procedures and administer medications; provide patient education.

Education

TN Practical Nursing License

National MA Certification

Job description

Athens Medical Group, a division of Summit Medical Group, has an immediate opening for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their practice to assist with clinical tasks.

Full time opportunity.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences.
• Records vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, etc.
• Performs appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors, etc.
• Assists the physician(s) with procedures, as well as administering medications and conducting patient educations.
• Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.
• Performs clerical duties necessary for the physicians to see patients; contacts patients regarding test results or for other related reasons as directed.
• If needed, schedules patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots.
• Maintains stocked, neat and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited program in practical nursing or medical assisting.

• Current TN license in Practical Nursing or Nationally Certified in Medical Assisting certification REQUIRED.

EXPERIENCE:

Prefer one year experience in a medical office setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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