Licensed Practical Nurse and/or Medical Assistant - Certified in Lakeview Heights, KY
Job Description
UK St. Claire
• General Surgery - MG
Morehead, KY
Nursing
Full Time, Days, M-F 8-5
Posted 01/05/2026
Req # 5257
The Licensed Practical Nurse and/or Medical Assistant - Certified performs various clinical and clerical duties supporting the medical provider.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Performs point-of-care skills such as phlebotomy, preparing specimens for transport, and in-clinic lab testing.
• Performs clinical procedures as permitted by certification and as assigned.
• Prepares and administers medications.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Participates in the clinic patient registration and check-out process. Schedules outpatient diagnostic testing after obtaining pre-authorizations and pre-certifications.
• Maintains and communicates accurate provider schedules and patient appointments.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation timely.
• Responds to medication refill requests and EMR workload messages timely, including the medication pre-authorization process.
Education
Graduate from a Medical Assisting or Practical Nursing program.
Experience
Previous nursing/clinical experience in a physician's office practice preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Certification in Medical Assisting or valid license from the Kentucky Board of Nursing required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire required.
• General Surgery - MG
Morehead, KY
Nursing
Full Time, Days, M-F 8-5
Posted 01/05/2026
Req # 5257
The Licensed Practical Nurse and/or Medical Assistant - Certified performs various clinical and clerical duties supporting the medical provider.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Performs point-of-care skills such as phlebotomy, preparing specimens for transport, and in-clinic lab testing.
• Performs clinical procedures as permitted by certification and as assigned.
• Prepares and administers medications.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Participates in the clinic patient registration and check-out process. Schedules outpatient diagnostic testing after obtaining pre-authorizations and pre-certifications.
• Maintains and communicates accurate provider schedules and patient appointments.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation timely.
• Responds to medication refill requests and EMR workload messages timely, including the medication pre-authorization process.
Education
Graduate from a Medical Assisting or Practical Nursing program.
Experience
Previous nursing/clinical experience in a physician's office practice preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Certification in Medical Assisting or valid license from the Kentucky Board of Nursing required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire required.
Job Details
Medical Speciality
SurgeryPrimary Care
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Work Setting
ClinicMedical office
About St. Claire
UK St. Claire is an integrated healthcare system serving over 160,000 people in Northeastern Kentucky. It operates hospitals, urgent care centers, primary care locations, specialty practices, and other healthcare services, employing nearly 1,300 staff members across various medical specialties. UKSC is committed to providing high-quality, accredited care and is a major training site for medical professionals.