RN | LPN | AEMT | Clinical Assistant- Summit Medical Group at KPA Farragut
Job Description
Job Description
Summit Medical Group at KPA Farragut, has an immediate opening for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), AEMT or a Clinical Assistant to join their practice to assist with clinical tasks.
This is a Full-time opportunity.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (List does not include all duties assigned)
- Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences.
- Records vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, etc.
- Performs appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors, etc.
- Assists the physician(s) with procedures, as well as administering medications and conducting patient educations.
- Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.
- Performs clerical duties necessary for the physicians to see patients; contacts patients regarding test results or for other related reasons as directed.
- If needed, schedules patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots.
- Maintains stocked, neat and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited program in practical nursing or medical assisting.
**Current TN RN license, Practical Nursing License, Nationally Certified in Medical Assisting, or Emergency Medical Technician license REQUIRED.
EXPERIENCE:
Prefer one year experience in a medical office setting.
Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 526 providers at 90 practice locations in 23 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com
In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.