Certified Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse; CMA/LPN; EFM
Job in
Rincon, Effingham County, Georgia, 31326, USA
Listing for:
Paylocity
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-09-28
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 54000 USD Yearly
USD
42000.00
54000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse (CMA/LPN) provides direct and indirect patient care in an outpatient physician-practice setting under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Physician Practices and the Clinical Supervisor, with clinical direction from the supervising physician or other authorized licensed provider. The employee supports patient intake, clinical procedures, medication-related activities, patient education, documentation, care coordination, and efficient clinic operations.
Duties are assigned according to the employee’s current credential, demonstrated competency, applicable law, provider direction, and organizational policy. A CMA performs only properly delegated tasks within the medical assistant role and required supervision parameters. An LPN practices within the legal scope of practical nursing under appropriate supervision. The employee safeguards confidentiality, promotes patient safety, and complies with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, The Joint Commission standards, and organizational and departmental policies.
STANDARDS
OF PERFORMANCE
Patient Preparation: The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for conducting comprehensive patient intake by obtaining vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. They are also tasked with recording thorough medical histories and preparing patients appropriately for examinations to ensure optimal provider workflow and patient comfort.Clinical Procedures: Assists authorized providers with examinations, minor procedures, diagnostic testing, specimen collection, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, dressing changes, suture removal, nebulizer treatments, and other approved clinical activities. Each task must be within the employee’s credentialed role, training, competency, provider delegation or order, supervision requirements, and organizational policy.Medication Administration: Administers medications, immunizations, and treatments only as authorized by the employee’s credential, documented competency, provider order, applicable law, required supervision, and organizational policy. The CMA may perform only properly delegated tasks for which the employee has been trained and for which required on-site supervision is available. The LPN may administer medications and treatments within the scope of practical nursing and promptly report patient responses or changes in condition.Patient
Education:
The Certified Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in educating patients and their families about treatment plans, medication dosages, wound care, and home care requirements. This education fosters patient independence and understanding, following provider guidance.Documentation, Communication, and Triage: Maintains accurate, timely, and complete electronic health records; documents care, patient communications, medication-related actions, and provider instructions; and routes clinical concerns appropriately. The CMA collects and communicates information and follows approved protocols without independently exercising nursing judgment. The LPN participates in telephone triage and nursing follow-up within the LPN scope, established protocols, and required supervision, escalating changes in condition or issues beyond scope to the provider or supervising nurse.Administrative Support: The role includes coordinating internal and external appointments, managing prescription refill requests, and completing pre-certifications for services that require insurance authorization, supporting efficient clinic operations.Patient Care and Advocacy: Identifies patient needs through respectful communication, supports individualized care, and promptly reports…
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