Bradford Evolve Health Services is an industry leader in providing hope and healing to people with substance use addiction and associated co-occurring disorders. We currently have immediate opening for our LPN positionfor our Knoxville, TN location.

If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and be part of a compassionate and dedicated team, we invite you to apply for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Bradford Health Services today! Together, we can help individuals overcome the challenges of addiction and find a path to recovery.

Perks for our employees:

• A competitive salary plus benefits
• Flexible schedules that include shift differentials
• Generous time off
• Professional growth opportunities

Our culture is best in class too!

 SUMMARY

We are looking for someone with knowledge of Substance Abuse Programs and experience as a certified medical assistant (CMA) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). 

Join this community minded, patient centered organization and make a real difference in patients’ lives. Our staff works hard and takes pride in knowing they have made a difference in patients’ lives. This position is responsible for helping to coordinate and deliver quality medical care in partnership with therapists and medical providers. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

LPN required.

CPR certified or within 30 days of hire.

Clinical experience required

Experience in Substance Abuse Treatment and/or Medication Assisted Treatment, preferred.

NOTE: All required certifications (to include time and cost) will be the employees responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Greets and directs all patients who phone the facility or are received in-person at the facility. 

•Schedules new and follow-up patient appointments.

•Monitors and reviews patient schedules for next office appointments. 

•Provides patient appointment reminders and motivates patients to keep appointments.

•Coordinates Physician and Counselor schedules.

•Obtains patient authorization for medical records release and release of information. (HIPAA CFR 42 compliance).

•Prepares patients for examination and treatment, including taking vital signs.

•Performs screening & medical procedures, as ordered by physician (urine drug screens, pregnancy tests, injections, etc.).

•Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.

•Prepares, maintains and sterilizes all treatment rooms, supplies and equipment for treatments.

•May perform routine blood drawing procedures. 

•Triage patient calls as needed.

•Communicates and documents physicians’/counselors’ orders/recommendations. 

•Obtains patient demographic information and verifies insurance information, at each visit.

•Obtains necessary patient information to meet current Federal guidelines for electronic medical records.

•Obtains pertinent patient information, including but not limited, to patient authorizations and recent lab results delivered by patient.

•Identifies and resolves minor patient billing complaints.

•Assists in ordering, receiving, and stocking of office and medical supplies.

•Maintains cleanliness of waiting room.

•Compiles reports.

•Other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS

Knowledge of medical practice and provision of patient care services. 

Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

Excellent communication skills.

Knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy, medical equipment, and instruments to administer patient care.

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Skills in taking vital signs, giving intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections, drawing blood, performing urine drug screens and pregnancy tests, as ordered by provider.

Skills in maintaining thorough and accurate records and recording test results.

Ability to maintain quality control and patient privacy standards.

Bradford Health Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Bradford Health Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.