Patient Care Specialist- RMA, CMA (AAMA certification), LPN Position Available In Washington, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: This Patient Care Specialist position at Bristol Family Medicine requires a high school diploma, CMA (AAMA certification), and LPN or RN certification. Duties include assisting nurses, administering injections, performing EKGs, and more. The salary varies based on certification. ETSU is the employer, offering benefits such as paid time off, educational assistance, and health insurance.
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information Job Title Patient Care Specialist- RMA, CMA (AAMA certification), LPN
Department Family Medicine – Clinics
Pay Grade 8
Job Category Support Staff
Job Summary This position is at Bristol Family Medicine.
Anticipated Start Date:
July 1st, 2025, due to ETSU hiring freeze.
Work performed involves knowledge of the basic principles and practices of nursing, and a variety of tasks in an ambulatory health care setting including:
- Assisting professional nurses in all aspects of clinical care
- Administering injections
- Performing EKG’s
- Gathering specimens
- Assisting with special procedures and general workups
- Performing other related non-professional nursing and clerical duties as required.
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
Paid time off & leave
17 paid holidays
Educational Assistance
Health and life insurance
Retirement
Access to University facilities and services and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer:
The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of accepted nursing/CMA standards and practices.
Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and guidelines.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of basic pharmacology.
Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of nursing
Ability to utilize electronic health record system for accomplishing daily tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, supervisors, physicians, and co-workers both orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate professionally via telephone with pharmacies, providers, and community agencies as needed.
Ability to effectively communicate patient needs to providers.
Ability to handle all patient information responsibly.
Ability to adhere to and apply all university, college, department, and clinic policies and procedures.
Ability to behave professionally at all times and present a positive image of the facility.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to pay attention to details.
Ability to apply time management principles in order to accomplish assigned duties.
Skilled in providing patient care in accordance with the facility’s applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
Basic computer skills. Required Qualifications
- High school graduate
- CMA (AAMA certification) LPN or RN required
- Verification of Hepatitis B immunization
- Current CPR card required Preferred Qualifications Salary Varies on certification
Posting Detail Information Posting Number
SS01793P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 05/19/2025
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes