Medical Assistant or LPN

*Clinical Responsibilities*

• Conduct patient intake and rooming procedures.
• Obtain and document vital signs, weight, BMI, medical history, medication reconciliation, and review of systems.
• Complete pre-visit planning, including chart preparation and identification of preventive and chronic care gaps.
• Use preventive care and chronic disease checklists to support comprehensive patient visits.
• Prepare examination rooms and patients for visits, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Perform EKGs, point-of-care testing, and basic clinical procedures as delegated.
• Assist the clinician with examinations, procedures, wound care, and other clinical services as necessary.
• Accurately document patient histories, clinical findings, and care activities in Athena.
• Support medication-refill workflows, follow-up care, and chronic care management.
• Reinforce clinician-directed patient education regarding medications, disease prevention, lifestyle changes, and treatment plans.
• Participate in preventive care initiatives, population health activities, and quality-improvement projects.
• Follow patient-safety, infection-control, emergency-response, and BLS protocols.

*Administrative Responsibilities*

• Process prior authorizations for medications, testing, and procedures.
• Coordinate referrals and assist with tracking consultation records and follow-up recommendations.
• Schedule appointments and respond professionally to patient telephone and portal inquiries.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Support diagnosis-code entry and other medical administrative workflows.
• Assist with care coordination and communication among patients, pharmacies, specialists, laboratories, and outside healthcare organizations.
• Help identify opportunities to improve workflow, teamwork, patient satisfaction, patient safety, and visit productivity.

*Required Qualifications*

• *Previous Medical Assistant/outpatient LPN experience* in primary care, internal medicine, or another outpatient clinical setting.
• Experience supporting preventive care, population health, or chronic disease management programs.
• *Hands-on Athena EHR experience/proficiency is required.*
• Proficiency in patient intake, vital-sign measurement, medication reconciliation, and clinical documentation.
• Experience performing EKGs, point-of-care testing, injections, and basic outpatient procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medications, and ICD-10 diagnosis coding.
• Experience with prior authorizations and referral coordination.
• Strong computer, documentation, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism, accountability, sound judgment, and close attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate the needs of a small clinical practice.
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based, and inclusive care.
• Must provide 3 current references (2 past employer, 1 professional)

*Preferred Qualifications*

• Medical Assistant certification or LPN licensure/certification or other equivalent/relevant healthcare certification.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW) or Epic, preferred.

This position offers the opportunity to expand your clinical and operational skills while making a meaningful contribution to a compassionate, patient-centered primary care practice. We value teamwork, professional growth, inclusivity, and excellence in patient care.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
• Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement

Experience

• outpatient medical assistant: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person