What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medial Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse position at St. Claire HealthCare?
UK St. Claire
Nursing
Full Time, Days, M-F 8-5
Posted 11/26/2025
Req # 5198
The Medical Assistant - Certified and/or Licensed Practical Nurse performs various clinical and clerical duties supporting the medical provider.
Duties/Responsibilities
Graduate from a Medical Assisting or Practical Nursing program required.
Experience
Previous nursing/clinical experience in a physician's office practice preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Certification in Medical Assisting or License in Practical Nursing required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire required.
Physical/Work Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients, and visitors. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and be on foot for long periods. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods.
The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Specialty Practices Administration
Nursing
Full Time, Days, M-F 8-5
Posted 11/26/2025
Req # 5198
The Medical Assistant - Certified and/or Licensed Practical Nurse performs various clinical and clerical duties supporting the medical provider.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Performs point-of-care skills such as phlebotomy, preparing specimens for transport, and in-clinic lab testing.
- Performs clinical procedures as permitted by certification and as assigned.
- Prepares and administers medications.
- Provides patient/family education.
- Participates in the clinic patient registration and check-out process. Schedules outpatient diagnostic testing after obtaining pre-authorizations and pre-certifications.
- Maintains and communicates accurate provider schedules and patient appointments.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation timely.
- Responds to medication refill requests and EMR workload messages timely, including the medication pre-authorization process.
Graduate from a Medical Assisting or Practical Nursing program required.
Experience
Previous nursing/clinical experience in a physician's office practice preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Certification in Medical Assisting or License in Practical Nursing required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire required.
Physical/Work Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients, and visitors. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and be on foot for long periods. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods.
The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.