Job Description

Athens Medical Group, a division of Summit Medical Group, has an immediate opening for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 license in Practical Nursing or Nationally Certified in Medical Assisting certification REQUIRED.

EXPERIENCE: Prefer one year experience in a medical office setting.