What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant - Winchester, TN position at QualDerm Partners?
With 150 locations in 17 states, QualDerm Partners is the largest multi-state female-founded and owned dermatology network in the U.S. At QualDerm, we are united in our purpose: to educate, protect, and care for your skin. We are committed to bringing you the very best in comprehensive skin care so that you can achieve a confident, healthier, and more beautiful you!
Our mission is to educate communities and healthcare professionals about the importance of skin health; including skin cancer prevention, risk factors and how to achieve healthy skin through annual skin exams and dermatologic care.
We strive to provide the latest proven, proactive and comprehensive dermatologic care to populations in the expanding geographies we serve by making high-quality skin care timelier and more accessible all while creating a rewarding work environment for our providers and employees.
QualDerm is extremely proud to be a place where people want to come to work. As a fast growing medical and cosmetic dermatology provider, our team members all work together to ensure extraordinary care of our patients.
As we say, “you’re either taking care of our patient or taking care of those caring for our patient.”
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room. Takes patient’s history (HPI), determines chief complaint, verifies their medical and surgical histories, current medications, etc., and takes vital signs if applicable.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
- Prior to surgery, reviews and completes required surgical documents prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.
- Prior to patient visit, confers with Medical Provider regarding any incomplete patient tests/consults or other incomplete orders.
- Responds to patient communications. Contacts patients regarding test results and schedules further surgical treatment(s).
- Gives injections, assists with examinations and office procedures as needed; and provides other patient care services as directed by the Medical Providers.
- Performs suture removals as directed by the Medical Providers.
- Effectively uses EMR system to document patient records using proper English grammar, spelling, and syntax.
- Verifies all patient/specimen information corresponds with tissue specimen(s). Records tissue specimen(s) and enters them into log.
- Assist with exams, biopsies, surgeries, and excisions. Assist with bringing up pictures on iPad and drawing blood.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse Certification required.
- One year medical experience in a physician’s office or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred; will train a highly-motivated new graduate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits of joining Qualderm Partners:
- Competitive Pay – Attractive compensation to reward your hard work
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to keep you covered
- Generous 401(k) Plan – Company matches 100% of the first 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%, with immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue PTO from day one, plus enjoy 6 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays each year
- Company-Paid Life Insurance – Peace of mind with basic life coverage, with the option for additional plans
- Disability Protection – Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect you in unexpected circumstances
- Additional Wellness Plans – Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection plans for extra security
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges
- Exclusive Employee Discounts – Save on products and services with special discounts just for you
- Referral Bonus Program – Earn bonuses by referring qualified candidates to join the team
QualDerm Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States in a full-time basis.