Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse program or;

Licensure/Certification:

• Current South Carolina (or compact state) licensure as a LPN (SCLLR) in good standing required or;
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an accredited agency required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Experience:

• Previous acute care experience preferred.
• A Minimum of 2 (Two) years prior experience working in physician office setting required. 5 years preferred.
• Knowledge of standard medical office practices and procedures required.
• Knowledge of current referral sources/authorization processes preferred.
• Previous Electronic Medical Record Systems experience preferred.

Special Skills:

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with co-workers, nursing colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
• Exemplary core customer service skills required.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Strong PC skills required.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergency situations required.