RN | LPN - Summit Medical Group at KPA Clinch at Summit Medical Group in Knoxville, TN

Job description

• Summit Medical Group at KPA Clinch has an opportunity for a RN or LPN to join their practice. This is a full-time opportunity.
• The ideal candidate must be both professional and friendly and enjoy working with the patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and updates patient records as required by physician(s)/practitioner(s) using electronic medical records (EHR) system.
• Contacts patients regarding test results or other related reasons as directed.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences including the recording of vital signs of patients (pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, etc.)
• Performing appropriate procedures such as phlebotomy, injections, etc. and assisting the physician(s) and/or providers with other procedures as appropriate.
• Administering medications and conducting patient education as required.
• Maintains stocked, neat and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
• Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures (including the corporate compliance program), and follows state and federal regulations, such as OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Adheres to site-specific protocols and expectations.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Associates Degree in Radiology Technologist or graduation from an accredited program in practical nursing or medical assisting.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• Current State of Tennessee Registered Nurse or LPN License or Nationally Certified in Medical Assisting certification REQUIRED.

Skills

Required

• Professional and friendly
• Electronic medical records (EHR) system
• Phlebotomy
• Injections
• Vital signs recording