LPN -Athens Medical Group

Summit-Medical-Group,-P.l.l.c.; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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. This is a Full time opportunity.

Responsibilities include patient escorts, vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, and assisting physicians with procedures and education. Current TN LPN license or national Medical Assisting certification is required, with preference for 1 year of office-based experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program in practical nursing or medical assisting.
• Current TN license in Practical Nursing or Nationally Certified in Medical Assisting certification is REQUIRED.
• Prefer one year of experience in a medical office setting.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
• Record vital signs and assist with procedures such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, and holter monitors.
• Assist physicians with procedures and patient education, including medication administration.
• Triage phone nursing tasks, pre-certifications, referrals, and coordinating prescriptions.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and assist with scheduling as needed.

Education

Graduation from an accredited program in practical nursing or medical assisting

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.

This is a Full timeopportunity.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (List does not include all duties assigned)

• 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.

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