Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality patient care, assist with medical procedures, and support clinical operations across various healthcare settings. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will ensure patients receive exceptional care while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills directly impact patient outcomes and overall well-being.
Duties
- Perform patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Athenahealth.
- Assist physicians and nurses with medical procedures including IV infusion, medication administration, phlebotomy.
- Manage patient intake, discharge planning, and coordinate care across outpatient, inpatient, long-term care, hospice, and home & community care settings.
- Conduct specimen collection and processing, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and specimen handling following infection control protocols.
- Support triage activities by evaluating patient symptoms for urgent or emergent care needs in emergency room or urgent care environments.
- Administer injections, perform basic life support (BLS), and operate medical equipment..
- Document all patient interactions accurately in EMR/EHR systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality.
Experience
- Prior experience: 2+ years
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, or Athenahealth for accurate medical documentation..
- Knowledge of ICD10 coding for accurate diagnosis documentation; CPT coding experience is a plus.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications such as IV insertion, phlebotomy, or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) are desirable.
- Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology principles to perform thorough patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations effectively. Join us to make a meaningful difference through compassionate patient care! This paid position offers an engaging environment where your expertise contributes directly to improving lives across multiple healthcare settings.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
