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Form of workJob Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), under general supervision, performs the day to day CMA/nursing duties for a specifically assigned Spine physician through treatment, discharge, and follow-up of the patient.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of an Accredited LPN Program or Certified Medical Assistant program with active LPN/Certified Medical Assistant license.
- 1-3 years clinical experience required.
- 1-3 years Spine Orthopaedic clinical experience preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Escorts patients to examining rooms, takes detailed medical histories, and determines the reason for the visit.
- Checking voicemail and returning patient and pharmacy phone calls.
- Taking hospital and ER consults and relay to proper physician or staff member.
- Obtaining and updating patient information in practice management system.
- Obtaining wound cultures.
- Administering injections and medications.
- Performing casting (application and removal).
- Performing suture, staple removal, and dressing changes.
- Perform autoclave duties.
- Communicating clinical information for outside diagnostic testing (MRI, CT, EMG/NCV, etc.).
- Maintains a working knowledge of the physician's specialty, through CME's and other classes to remain proficient in the related field of nursing (if LPN).
- May be required to work for non-assigned physicians.
- Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA.
- Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be proficient with computer software such as Microsoft Office, Windows, etc.
- Must have previous experience and be proficient working with EMR and healthcare-related software
- Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of human anatomy, medical terminology, and abbreviations.
- Must have strong attention to detail and communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working at a computer.
- Prolonged periods of standing.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
