Medical Asst (Cert) / LPN - Urgent Care

The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Urgent Care Clinic. The CMA/LPN will provide high-quality clinical care and support to patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and other urgent medical needs. Key Responsibilities:Assist physicians with examinations and treatments.Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and chief complaints.Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.Perform routine clinical testing and point-of-care testing as directed.Administer medications and injections with appropriate physician authorization.Assist with wound care, dressing changes, splinting, and other urgent-care procedures.Perform EKGs and other diagnostic testing as assigned.Complete medication prior authorizations and pre-certifications.Coordinate referrals and follow-up care.Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions.Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.Perform various clinical and clerical duties to support daily urgent-care operations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides patient care as a member of the health care team within scope of license.Follows nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of adult and pediatric patients.Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plan, medications and follow-up.Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team including accurate documentation in patient medical records.Greeting patients with a smile, completion of registration forms, and gives instructionsInterview patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the myChartPrepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening testsProvides patient education with regards to medications and instructions set forth by the provider to manage their healthTriages emergency situationsPrepares and administers medications with physician authorizationRefill requests and Prior Authorizations for medications