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Job Title: Medical Assistant (M.A) or License Practical Nurse (L.P.N)

Reports To: Nurse Practitioner

FLSA Status: Non–Exempt

Summary: The position focuses on assisting medical providers with needed responsibilities on a daily basis and providing clinical services to patients by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Escorts patients from waiting area to examination rooms, collects medical history, obtains vitals from patients, and prepares patient from medical provider.
2. Ensures all results are documented in patients’ chart.
3. Prepares patients for various medical procedures.
4. Handles telephone inquiries when possible and schedules sick visits.
5. Call in prescriptions to pharmacies.
6. Ensure supplies are stocked and re-ordered.
7. Prepare examination rooms and maintains them for neat and cleanliness.
8. Meet office standards for patient wait time of 10-15 minutes.
9. Contact patients with lab results within 24-48 hours after medical providers review.
10. Adheres to all HIPAA regulations, established policies and safety procedures.
11. Conduct phlebotomy and prepare blood samples and specimens for courier. 
12. Performs general office responsibilities, which includes data entry and scheduling appointment for patients as needed.
13. Participate in the execution of community events.
14. Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with direct patient care.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Certified as a medical assistant or licensed as a nurse in NC.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks successfully.
• Ability to work in a diverse, flexible environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently, be well organized, and flexible.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.

To apply, email Bernard Davis, President and CEO, at bdavis@raoassist.org.  No phone calls please.