Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Medicine
Core
Support primary care physicians by preparing patients for exams, administering medications and vaccines, collecting specimens, and documenting care in the electronic health record.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) in Family Medicine
Builds
Ambulatory care services for patients in a primary care setting
Domain
Healthcare / Primary Care / Family Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs measurement, specimen collection, IV insertion, patient restraint, electronic health record documentation, vaccine administration, medication administration
Preferred skills
BLS certification, accredited practical nursing or medical assistant training
Technologies
Electronic health record systems
Responsibilities
Welcome patients and support their transition into care, take and record vital signs and medical histories, prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures, administer medications and vaccines as directed, perform lab-related tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing, document care accurately in the electronic health record
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical support