What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant / LPN – Floater position at THE BATON ROUGE CLINIC AMC?
Affinity Health Group a Division of The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is currently seeking a Medical Assistant/ Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing care services to the patients of our Clinic and the physicians providing their care. In these positions, the nurse will be responsible for scheduling, injections, pre-certifications, procedures, referrals, Rx call-ins, and phone triage.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides patient care as a member of the health care team within scope of license.
- Follows nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of adult and pediatric patients.
- Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plan, medications and follow-up.
- Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team including accurate documentation in patient medical records.
- Greets patients with a smile, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions
- Interview patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the myChart
- Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests
- Provides patient education with regards to medications and instructions set forth by the provider to manage their health
- Triages emergency situations
- Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization
- Refill requests and Prior Authorizations for medications
Job Location
Affinity Health - Oliver Rd
920 Oliver Road
Monroe, LA 71201
920 Oliver Road
Monroe, LA 71201
Department
Monroe
Class
Full-Time
Basic Skills Required
- Must possess excellent communication skills.
- A patient-focused work ethic
- The experience and skills to work in a medical office
Specific Skills Required
Current Louisiana License
- Demonstrated, successful organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- The ability to effectively and proactively communicate, both verbally and in writing
Hiring Requirements
- Drug Testing
- Background Checks
- Baton Rouge Clinic Credit Check
Education Required
Medical Assistant Certification or a current LPN License
Unit of Pay
Hourly
Shift
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm; schedule may vary as needed
Additional Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Company pays 100% of employee only rate.)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 20% discount for selected services rendered at the Clinic
If you need further information, please contact Human Resources at (225) 246-9308.