What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse | Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA | RMA) - Upper Cumberland Family Physicians position at SMG Brand?
Upper Cumberland Family Physicians, a division of Summit Medical Group, has an opening for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) to join their passionate, authentic, and growing team of professionals.
This is a Full-Time opportunity, working the following hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)
- Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations/procedures according to the provider’s preferences.
- Uses good skills in recording vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, etc.
- Uses good clinical skills in performing appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors, etc.
- Uses good clinical skills in assisting the physician(s) with procedures, administering medications, and conducting patient education.
- Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.
- Performs clerical duties necessary for the provider to see patients such as contacting patients regarding test results and/or other related reasons as directed.
- Pulls and prepares patient records for physicians to treat patients, as needed.
- If needed, schedules patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots.
- Maintains stocked, neat, and clean exam rooms and common work areas daily.
- Adheres to established company policies and procedures (including the corporate compliance program), and follows state and federal regulations, such as OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
- Adheres to site-specific protocols and expectations.
- Performs duties professionally while showing courteous and cooperative work to co-workers, management, and the public
- Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with Summit employees) and externally (with non-Summit persons).
- Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities.
- Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance and the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.
- Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician, or administrative staff.
- Performs related work, as assigned.
Full Benefits Package available including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401K, and more!
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Additional vocational or college credits required. **Current TN license in Practical Nursing or Nationally Certified in Medical Assisting REQUIRED.
Experience: Clinical experience required.
