Job: Medical Asst. OR LPN - Marietta

Company Name: PMCC
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: KENNESAW, GA, United States
Department: MARIETTA PMCC
Salary: Highly Competitive
Shift/Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm
Hours/Pay Period: 80
Degree Required: None Specified
Job ID: 0260-C0412-06665
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2009

Years Experience: 3
Complete Description:

Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or MA diploma or an LPN with successful completion of an accredited practical nurse program with current GA LPN license with at least 3 years primary care/family practice office experience with a very strong clinical background, preferably including phone triage responsibilities, to support a busy physician in the PPG
- Marietta office: Family Practice located in Kennesaw. Performs a variety of clinical duties at the direction of the physician. Ability to perform all clinical duties associated with the back office, including but not limited to: Escorting patients to exam rooms; obtaining vital signs and other pertinent patient history; explaining procedures to patients; stocking/preparing exam rooms; performing EKG's, Spirometry, injections, and assisting the physician with other office procedures. Proficient phlebotomy /venipuncture skills required. Follows universal precautions at all times. Also responsible for phone/office triage, referrals, and diagnostics scheduling; requires call-backs to patients, pharmacies and providing information on lab results. Ttriage incoming telephone calls; responds to questions regarding medications and treatment instruction; coordinates telephone requests to refill prescriptions in accordance with physician's directions and protocols. Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in back office duties and at least four years' experience in a busy group practice. Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. Team player who is open to change and flexible to cover others when needed with the ability to multi-task. Computer literacy is a must. NextGen and/or EMR experience a plus.