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Healthstar/CPS

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - A

Healthstar/CPS, Morristown, Tennessee, us, 37815

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - Allergy Nurse Responsibilities

Responsible for giving Allergy injections and mixing Allery serums

Clinical responsibilities include patient triage (weight, blood pressure, temperature readings, updating medication list and obtaining and documentation of chief complaint).

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 EKG’s.

Responsible for precertification requirements for all procedures.

Responsible for calling patients in regards to lab results.

Responsible for maintaining daily logs.

Answers questions regarding patient appointments and testing.

Responsible for communication with patients regarding patient information and education regarding procedure preps.

Responsible for scheduling procedures and certain medical tests and referral appointments by scheduling dates, times and locations, coordinating and rescheduling as necessary.

Responsible for scheduling appointments, verifying all necessary information such as demographics and insurance information in the patient medical record or file.

Assists other staff as directed.

Responsible for other job functions as directed.

Answers telephone, screens calls, retrieves voicemails, returns patient calls.

Knowledge of nursing principles and protocols and all aspects of medication names and prescribing.

Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality as directed by HIPAA standards.

Knowledge of medical chart reporting and records.

Attends meetings as required.

Skills / Abilities

Must be skilled in customer service and have a pleasant and courteous demeanor while dealing with all patients and callers.

Must be well organized and detail organized and be able to work independently without much supervision.

Must have skills in critical thinking, communication, influence and decision making.

Must have the ability to work cooperatively as a member of office staff and team.

Mental / Physical Requirements

Daily standing, walking, squatting, bending, and maneuvering.

May require lifting up to 50 pounds

Stress can be triggered by workload and difficult patterns.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licenses & Certifications: State Licensed LPN Nurse; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification; Current CPR Certification.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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