Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; CCMA​/Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Rheumatology Jeffe

Overview

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Rheumatology – Jefferson City, Part-Time.

• Clinical responsibilities include patient triage (weight, blood pressure, temperature readings), updating medication lists, and documentation of chief complaints.
• Responsible for electronic patient prescription services including communication with pharmacies and verification of all medical prescriptions.
• Must be knowledgeable of EMR.
• Responsible for phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Responsible for pre-certification requirements for all procedures.
• Responsible for calling patients regarding lab results.
• Maintains daily logs and answers questions regarding patient appointments and testing.
• Communicates with patients about information and education regarding procedure preps.
• Schedules procedures and medical tests and referral appointments, coordinating and rescheduling as necessary.
• Schedules appointments and verifies demographics and insurance information in the patient medical record or file.
• Assists other staff as directed and performs other duties as assigned.
• Applies nursing principles and protocols and understands medication names and prescribing where applicable.
• Knowledge of infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Handles medical chart reporting and records; attends required meetings.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma;
  Medical Assistant Training.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current CPR Certification;
  Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification.

• Customer service oriented with a pleasant and courteous demeanor; able to work independently and stay organized.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, influence, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a medical office team.

• Daily standing, walking, squatting, bending, and maneuvering; may lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to manage workload-related stress.

• Paid Time Off
• Holidays

• Part-time