Medical Asst (Cert) / LPN - Urgent Care

The-Baton-Rouge-Clinic,-Amc-2; Baton Rouge (LA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC is seeking a compassionate CMA or LPN to join our Urgent Care Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA. The clinician will deliver high-quality patient care for acute illnesses and injuries, under physician supervision.

Key duties include assisting physicians, taking histories and vital signs, preparing for exams, and performing point-of-care testing. Louisiana LPN or CMA certification is required or in process, with prior urgent care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of Board-Approved LPN program and NCLEX-PN.
• Active Louisiana LPN license.
• CMA certification (NRCMA, CCMA, CMA, RMA) is preferred.
• Experience in urgent care or similar setting is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Assist physicians with examinations and treatments.
• Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Perform routine clinical testing and point-of-care testing as directed.
• Administer medications and injections with physician authorization.
• Assist with wound care and urgent-care procedures.
• Perform EKGs and other diagnostic testing as assigned.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
• Provide patient education regarding medications and follow-up instructions.
• Maintain efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Support daily urgent-care operations with clinical and clerical duties.

Connaissances

Clinical care

Vital signs

Injections

EKG

Patient education

Formation

LPN program

NCLEX-PN

Outils

MyChart EMR

Description du poste

Description

• The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Urgent Care Clinic. The CMA/LPN will provide high-quality clinical care and support to patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and other urgent medical needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with examinations and treatments.
• Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Perform routine clinical testing and point-of-care testing as directed.
• Administer medications and injections with appropriate physician authorization.
• Assist with wound care, dressing changes, splinting, and other urgent-care procedures.
• Perform EKGs and other diagnostic testing as assigned.
• Complete medication prior authorizations and pre-certifications.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions.
• Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Perform various clinical and clerical duties to support daily urgent-care operations.

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.
• Greeting 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.

Licenses/Certifications (if applicable)

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Louisiana
• Current Certified Medical Assistant Certification (NRCMA, CCMA, CMA, RMA)

Experience

• Previous experience in an urgent care, emergency department, physician office, or outpatient medical setting preferred.
• Experience with patient triage, medication administration, injections, specimen collection, EKGs, wound care, and point-of-care testing preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced clinical environment with multiple patients and competing priorities preferred.
• Familiarity with MyChart or similar electronic medical record systems preferred.

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.