Medical Assistant​/LPN - STPN North Covington

Overview

Medical Assistant/LPN - STPN North Covington many Health System. Join to apply for the Medical Assistant/LPN role many Health System.

• Provide medical assistance to the physician/nurse practitioner in a professional, caring, efficient and compassionate manner.
• Handle patient phone calls and care of patients in the office.
• Perform EKGs and CLIA waived tests as appropriate.

• High school diploma. Must have good working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 Coding.
• Current BLS certifications through any ILCOR-provided courses such as Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Ability to maintain composure under difficult and stressful conditions; maintain confidentiality; work independently with little supervision.
• Displays tact and diplomacy in interpersonal skills. Keeps BLS Certification current at all times.

• Licensed Practical Nurse diploma from an accredited school.
• Current Licensed Practical Nursing license. Maintains annual and continuing education credits; keeps license current at all times.

• Accredited Medical Assistant Program Certification or equivalent on-the-job training consisting of 3 or more years. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in a physician office setting preferred.

• Physician’s office experience preferred. Experience with EPIC (EMR) is a plus, along with insurance processes required within a clinical setting.

• Must possess good physical health. Standing, sitting or walking for long periods; lifting at least 50 pounds; ability to work with a moderate level of noise.

• Constant (67%-100%): handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing.
• Frequently (34%-66%): reaching.
• Occasionally (1%-33%): lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching.

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