Chester Pediatrics

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Time

Chester Pediatrics has been in the White Plains community for over 60 years. We are seeking an LPN to assist our four Pediatricians.

We are seeking candidates for our Licensed Practical Nurse position. Flexibility, professional appearance, good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are crucial for this role. The office requires attention to details while maintaining a welcoming presence for both patients, their parents, and visitors.  This position would be best suited for an outgoing, positive energy person who appreciates cordial, professional employee relationships and close continuity of care with our families and children. 

Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Rotating Saturdays: 8:30am – 12:00pm

Company Overview:

Founded in 2006, Allied Physicians Group is one of the largest private Pediatric medical partnerships with the New York Metropolitan Area. The groups’ independence is an integral part to our success because it is not owned by a health system, hospital or insurance company. This freedom allows Allied doctors to refer patients to the specialists that are best for the child. Allied is comprised of more than 150 Caring Pediatric Providers who provide patient-centered care and collaborate on their best practices.

Allied mission is to provide the highest quality healthcare with exceptional service to all who enter our doors. Our vision is to create an exceptional patient experience with a culture that empowers our staff and other professional fulfillment to our providers. Our Core Values are what makes our Culture:

•          Respect

•          Integrity

•          Compassion

•          Humility

•          Empathy

•          Staff

•          GROWTH!

Position Responsibilities:

• Greeting, triaging, and rooming patients according to company standards
• Records patient care documentation in EMR accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physician’s company standards and policies.
• Taking patient vitals, throat swabs, drawing blood, and assisting physician in minor procedures when necessary.
• Pediatric blood draw (venipuncture and capillary) experience is required.  
• Administering medications/vaccines as directed by the physician.
• Process appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion.
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times.
• Preparing, restocking, and disinfecting examination rooms procedure room’s lab area and all other patient care areas at scheduled intervals as needed.
• Representing practice in professional manner and treating all customers and fellow employees in a courteous and cooperative manner.
• Running CBC and other basic labs.
• Returning patient calls and giving lab results under physician’s guidance.
• Assisting patients with referrals and prior authorizations.
• Completing school and medical accommodation forms.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing school required.
• Certifications: Current New York license to practice professional nursing
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in pediatrics preferred, but not required Skills:

Experience:

• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated ability to perform dosage calculations and measurement conversions.
• Basic computer literacy required
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• EMR experience (GE Centricity) preferred 
• Phlebotomy

Knowledge/Skills:

• Bi-Lingual English/Spanish a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Medical office that is both physically and emotionally demanding
• Standing or stooping for long periods of time.
• Mild physical labor to complete the tasks at hand.
• Exposure to blood, chemicals, and other bodily fluids.
• Possible heavy lifting (infants, toddlers, children)

Compensation & Benefits offered:

(You must work a minimum of 30 hours a week to be eligible for benefits)

Pay Rate: $27.50/hr. Negotiable, Dependent Upon Experience

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary 401K & 3% Profit Sharing (after one-year)
• Paid Time Off
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• NYS Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Supplemental Insurance Products
• Wellness Programs and Coaching
• Employee Discount Program
• Opportunity to take be a part of a growing organization focused on unparalleled patient care.