Licensed Practical Nurse and/or Medical Assistant - Certified at UK St. Claire – Morehead, Kentucky

The Licensed Practical Nurse and/or Medical Assistant - Certified 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.

Education:
Graduate from a Medical Assisting or Practical Nursing program.

Experience:
Previous nursing/clinical experience in a physician's office practice preferred.

Licensure/Certification:
Certification in Medical Assisting or valid license from the Kentucky Board of Nursing required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire required.