Medical office professionals are a valuable asset to our Norton Medical Group offices and patients.

Positions within Norton Medical Group offices at Norton Healthcare include:

• Medical assistant
• Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
• Office staff

Typical Day for a Medical Assistant at Norton Healthcare

At Norton Healthcare, tasks in a typical day for a medical assistant include:

• Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, test results and other pertinent information in Epic, our electronic medical records system.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.

Typical Day for an LPN at Norton Healthcare

At Norton Healthcare, tasks in a typical day for an LPN include:

• Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients’ charts.
• Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
• Answer patients’ calls and determine how to assist them.

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Position Requirements

Medical Assistant

• Education: Certificate in medical assisting
• Credentials: Certified medical assistant
• One year of experience as a medical assistant OR completion of a medial assistance education program

LPN

• Education: Diploma in nursing
• Credentials: Licensed practical nurse