Urgent Care CMA/LPN: Fast-paced Patient Care

Baton Rouge Clinic; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a compassionate CMA or LPN to support our Urgent Care Clinic with acute illnesses and injuries. The role involves assisting physicians, taking histories, performing tests, and providing patient education.

Ideal candidates will have completion of an approved CMA or LPN program, Louisiana licensure or CMA certification, and previous urgent-care or fast-paced clinical experience. Join a team focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved CMA or LPN program.
• Current licensure as LPN in Louisiana or CMA certification.
• Experience in urgent care or high-volume clinical settings preferred.

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 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 and support daily urgent-care operations.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient triage

EKG testing

Injections

Patient education

Documentation

Team communication

Education

LPN program completion

CMA/NRCMA certification

Tools

MyChart EMR

Job description

Baton Rouge Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a compassionate CMA or LPN to support our Urgent Care Clinic with acute illnesses and injuries. The role involves assisting physicians, taking histories, performing tests, and providing patient education.

Ideal candidates will have completion of an approved CMA or LPN program, Louisiana licensure or CMA certification, and previous urgent-care or fast-paced clinical experience. Join a team focused on high-quality patient care.