LPN / Certified Medical Asst - Urology

The-Baton-Rouge-Clinic,-Amc-2; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN to provide quality nursing care to patients and support the physicians. The MA or LPN will be responsible for scheduling, injections, pre-certifications, procedures, referrals, Rx call-ins, and phone triage.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient education, and teamwork within the clinic. This position is on-site in Baton Rouge, LA.

Qualifications

• Successfully complete the LPN program and pass the NCLEX-PN.
• Complete a Medical Assistant Course Program.
• Hold a current, unrestricted LPN license or Medical Assistant certification in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as a member of the health care team within scope of license.
• Follows nursing policies, procedures, and protocols for adults and pediatrics.
• Instructs patients on treatment plans, medications and follow-up.
• Documents accurately in patient medical records and communicates with the care team.
• Greet patients, complete registration forms, and provide instructions.
• Interview patients, record history and medications into the system.
• Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests.
• Educate patients on medications and provider instructions to manage health.
• Triage emergency situations.
• Prepare and administer medications with physician authorization.
• Handle refill requests and prior authorizations.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

LPN license

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Board-Approved Practical Nursing (LPN) Program

Medical Assistant Course Program

Job description

Description

The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is currently seeking a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN to provide quality nursing care services to the patients of our Clinic and the physicians providing their care. In these positions, the MA or LPN will be responsible for scheduling, injections, pre-certifications, procedures, referrals, Rx call-ins, and phone triage.

Specialty:

• Urology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care as a member of the health care team within scope of license.
• Follows nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of adult and pediatric patients.
• Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plan, medications and follow-up.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team including accurate documentation in patient medical records.
• Greets patients with a smile, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions
• Interview patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the myChart
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests
• Provides patient education with regards to medications and instructions set forth by the provider to manage their health
• Triages emergency situations
• Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization
• Refill requests and Prior Authorizations for medications.

Requirements

Education:

• Successfully complete the Board-Approved Practical Nursing (LPN) Program, Successfully pass the NCLEX-PN.
• Medical Assistant Course Program

Licenses/Certifications (if applicable):

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Louisiana / Medical Assistant Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform patient care activities and operate standard medical equipment.
• Ability to use computers and standard office equipment.