Certified Medical Assistant
Lincoln Family Medical Group is an ever-growing primary care clinic committed to treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit.
We are currently seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our ever-growing team.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, self-motivated team player who enjoys multitasking and taking initiative in a fast-paced clinical environment. The CMA/LPN plays a vital role in supporting providers, enhancing team communication, and creating a positive experience for patients and coworkers. This position requires working closely with the patient's physician and care team and must uphold the highest standards of patient care.
Essential Duties
- Obtain accurate chief complaints, symptoms, and complete medical histories.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient charts and clinical documentation
- Prepare charts for upcoming visits and provider review
- Document preventive care measures and quality metrics
- Ensure accurate medication reconciliation
- Perform clinical tasks including vital signs, EKGs, spirometry, blood draws, ear irrigation, and specimen collection and preparation
- Administer medications, immunizations, and vaccines; maintain accurate vaccine records
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and treatments
- Assist providers with minimally invasive procedures
- Communicate patient status, concerns, and pertinent clinical findings to providers clearly and timely through chart review, medication history, lab or imaging results, and direct patient assessment
- Follow provider-directed instructions documented in the medical record
- Assist with medication refills and medication prior authorizations
- Ensure safe and accurate administration and documentation of medications
- Provide phone triage and handle accordingly
- Communicate test instructions, medication directions, and follow-up plans to patients
- Coordinate same-day or urgent appointments
- Track and follow up on laboratory results, imaging, and referrals
- Educate patients on medications, treatments, preventive care, and follow-up instructions. Reinforce provider instructions and individualized care plans
- Schedule appointments and assist with care coordination
- Coordinate referrals, outside diagnostics, and follow-up appointments as needed
- Promote coordination and communication among all departments
- Maintain exam room cleanliness, stocking, and readiness. Monitor medical supply levels and report ordering needs
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and regulatory requirements
- Follow and help maintain all quality, safety, and compliance laws and regulations
- Support infection control and safety standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license is required.
Prior primary care or clinic experience preferred
Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Ability to be adaptable in an ever-changing healthcare environment
Shift options:
4 days, 10-hour shifts
5 days, 8-hour shifts
Competitive pay based on experience and certification.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
