The Licensed Practical Nurse and/or Medical Assistant - Certified performs various clinical and clerical duties supporting the medical provider. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs point-of-care skills such as phlebotomy, preparing specimens for transport, and in-clinic lab testing.


• Performs clinical procedures as permitted by certification and as assigned.


• Prepares and administers medications.


• Provides patient/family education.


• Participates in the clinic patient registration and check-out process. Schedules outpatient diagnostic testing after obtaining pre-authorizations and pre-certifications. 


• Maintains and communicates accurate provider schedules and patient appointments.


• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation timely.


• Responds to medication refill requests and EMR workload messages timely, including the medication pre-authorization process.

Education:

Graduate from a Medical Assisting or Practical Nursing program.

Experience: 

Previous nursing/clinical experience in a physician's office practice preferred.

Licensure/Certification: 

Certification in Medical Assisting or valid license from the Kentucky Board of Nursing required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire required.