Medical Assistant/LPN - OBGYN

Premier Medical Group

Clarksville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Conferences, Healthcare, Infectious Diseases, Insurance, Laundry, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Manual Dexterity, Medical Assistance, Medical Office, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Physical Demands, Prescription Drugs, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Safety/Work Safety, Sterilization, Time Management
LOCATION
Clarksville, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago

All Employees of Premier Medical Group are required to demonstrate our core values of

Integrity, Respect and Compassion throughout their employment with us, placing patients first.

Our employees must commit to always acknowledging our patients positively; showing genuine

concern for their needs, identifying themselves and how they and others on the team can help,

keeping patients informed and offering thanks for choosing and trusting us with their healthcare

needs.

Job Purpose: Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist providers and nurses.

Essential Functions: (Examples of Duties)

  1. Greets and escorts patients to exam room using appropriate procedures and in a timely

fashion.

  1. Takes vital signs and assists patients in patient flow through the office.

  2. Prepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing. Stocks supplies.

Sterilizes instruments when used or assigned. Laundry.

  1. Labels and maintains proper storage for specimens and tests. Delivers tests and obtains

results.

  1. Assists provider with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed. In-office

surgery, sterile technique. Obtains consents for procedures.

  1. Schedules patients for testing procedures.

  2. Processes prescription refills as directed by provider.

  3. Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and

treatments to physicians. Administers prescribed medications and treatments as directed.

  1. Works clinical inbox of the provider.

  2. Conducts OB Nurse Conferences per established guidelines.

  3. Understands basic insurance processes for ordering and scheduling specific diagnostic

studies, referrals, supplies, and prescriptions.

  1. Performs telephone triage per established guidelines and documents accordingly.

  2. Attends required meetings, in-services and participates in committee work as requested.

  3. Maintains patient confidentiality.

  4. Performs related work as required.

Job Requirements/Qualifications: (Describe minimum qualifications, preferred or required)

Education: Graduation from an accredited medical assisting or nursing program.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in an outpatient medical office using an

EHR, preferred

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.

Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. Skill in

establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public.

Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in

emergency situations. Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written

instructions. Ability to communicate clearly. Accurately and thoroughly document medical

information. Ability to correctly spell, use appropriate grammar and punctuation.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid state nursing license, if applicable. CPR certification.

Working Conditions: Exposure to communicable, medicinal preparations and other conditions

common to a clinic environment.

Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients,

manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for

extensive periods of time. May be require to help lift/transfer patient. Requires corrected vision

and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

About the Company

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Premier Medical Group