GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians with evaluation, management, and treatment of patients during office visits and other tasks related to the visit consistent with his/her training and skills.

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Reports To: Clinical Manager
Department: Clinical
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FULL TIME NON – EXEMPT
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assures efficient patient flow through the office
Prepares patient for examination
Assists the physician with patient care during the visit.
Removing sutures and staples, casting, fitting DME
Assist in Pain Management Clinic
Patient Education
Other duties as assigned – i.e. opening, closing, stocking, cleaning equipment

EDUCATION: Minimum of Associates Degree preferred and completion of an LPN program.
EXPERIENCE: Prefer minimum of 1 year work experience in a health care facility setting.
REQUIREMENTS: Maintains CPR certification and LPN certification. Excellent clinical skills with outstanding
customer service skills required.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of health care field and orthopedics.
Knowledge of specific assisting tasks relate to orthopedics.
Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
Knowledge of medical office clinical equipment and testing procedures is required.

SKILLS:

Clinical Skills
Excellent communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Must possess tact and diplomacy
Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to new and changing situations and duties in order to meet
customer needs effectively.
Maintains positive working relations with co-workers
Time management skills

ABILITIES:

Ability to prioritize
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment and see them through to completion
Sound judgment and problem solving ability
Ability to implement appropriate written protocols following physician interpretation of fractures and
dislocations on x-ray films.
Ability to drive from one location to another
Must be reliable
Ability to document accurately and concisely
Ability to perform while under stress
Must possess sufficient dexterity to perform the essential responsibilities

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a medical practice environment. Involves
frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with
angry or upset people. Exposure to bodily fluids is possible.

PHYSICIAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:Work requires dexterity for walking, stooping, bending and lifting, mobility to
assist patients, or standing and walking for extended periods of time. Must possess visual and auditory acuity
in order to communicate with physicians, co-workers, patients and other customer groups. Possible exposure
to chemical hazards, but is not limited to toxic hazardous substances, film processing solutions and
disinfectants. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids. Must be able to lift patients.