Role: Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or EMT/Paramedic in a primary care setting, supporting patient care before and during provider visits.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for visits: document chief complaint, take vital signs, review history and allergies, complete medication reconciliation, and enter information into the EHR.
- Support preventive care by closing care gaps (e.g., screenings and risk assessments) and rechecking elevated blood pressures as needed.
- Assist with in-office testing such as blood draws, mental status exams, EKGs, walking oxygen studies, and point-of-care testing.
- Administer vaccines and injections within scope of practice.
- Schedule follow-up appointments per office policy.
- Collaborate with providers and the clinical team to monitor and coordinate the care plan.
Qualifications:
- MA: High school diploma/GED; active MA certification/registration (RMA/CCMA/CMA) or EMT/Paramedic accepted; BLS required; clinical healthcare experience preferred.
- LPN: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program; active LPN license; clinical healthcare experience preferred.
Skills & fit: Compassion, professionalism, positive attitude, patient advocacy, and strong teamwork with attention to documentation and patient safety.