Licensed Practical Nurse

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered
• Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking
• Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing
• Administers medications and vaccines safely
• Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals
• Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant
• Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation
• Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately
• Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training per DD214 (or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years for IL/WI/Floyd & Navicent divisions)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required (or to be obtained within 45 days for IL/WI/Floyd & Navicent)
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail
• Demonstrates customer service skills
• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas

• Eligible for sign on bonus
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
• Incentive pay for select positions