(LPN)LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/ (MA)MEDICAL ASSISTANT - FT DAYS - WHMG GENERAL SURGERY at Williamson Health summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Medical Assistant (MA) position at Williamson Health provides essential clinical nursing support, including patient assessment, coordinating tests, and maintaining medical supplies. The role requires effective communication skills with patients and healthcare providers and involves performing clinical office procedures in a collaborative healthcare environment. Candidates should possess either a nursing diploma or appropriate medical assistant certification, along with relevant experience in a medical office setting.
Summary Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
POSITION SUMMARY This position provides clinical nursing support to Williamson Health Medical Group by communicating clinical information to patients and businesses, scheduling tests and consultations, obtaining clinical specimens, assessing patients, performing clinical office procedures and maintaining adequate clinical supplies
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Formal Education / Training:
Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university. Licensed by the State of Tennessee, or
High school diploma or equivalent. Medical Assistant certification preferred.
Workplace Experience:
At least one year of experience in medical office environment
Equipment and Skills Training:
Must be competent in the use Glucometer, BP cuff, thermometer, computer, stethoscope, audio scope, business phone and various oral and injectable medications.
Physical Environment:
Office environment
Physical Effort:
Must be able to sit, stand, communicate, in English, both orally and in writing and lift over 20 pounds.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - Accurately records patient's medical history and vital signs.
- Gives patients immunizations and injections as appropriate.
- Counsel patients on health related issues.
- Orders and maintains clinical supplies and pharmaceuticals
- Coordinates referrals to other medical services
- Secures consultations and specialists.
- Triages phone calls and addresses patient portal messages.
- Obtain prior authorization for medications and diagnostic testing
- Assists physician with med/surg procedures
- Observes universal precautions
- Maintains quality assurance for office lab
- Observes proper lifting techniques to prevent injury
- Coordinates with pharmacies to insure patients have adequate supplies of medicine
Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant, clinical nursing support, patient care, healthcare services, medical office, vital signs, infection control, physician assistance, patient scheduling
