LPN | CMA - Campbell Family Medicine

SMG Brand; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Discounted health insurance premium

Job summary

Summit Medical Group at Campbell Family Medicine is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a full-time position in Knoxville, TN. The role includes assisting physicians, taking vital signs, and performing procedures such as phlebotomy and EKGs.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited program and a current TN LPN license or CMA certification. Prior clinic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing or CMA program.
• Current TN Practical Nursing license or CMA certification required.
• Prefer one year of medical office experience.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare for examinations per physician preference.
• Record vital signs including pulse, blood pressure, height, etc.
• Perform procedures such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors.
• Assist physicians with procedures and administer medications as directed; educate patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Education

Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or TN LPN license

Job description

Summit Medical Group at Campbell Family Medicine has an immediate opening for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). This is a Full-time opportunity.

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.

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee's largest primary care organization with more than 526 providers at 90 practice locations in 23 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.

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