Medical Practice LPN- Primary Care department- Lagrangeville, NY
Description
**$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals, pro-rated for Part-time!**
Medical Office LPN position in the Primary Care department in Lagrangeville, NY
40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts Monday through Friday; 8:30AM- 5:00PM Hours Vary
- Summary: Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed health care provider.Responsibilities:
- Greet patients in waiting area, escort patients to clinical areas; escort patients to check-out
- Answer patient questions with regard to day's appointment, treatments and follow-up
- Telephone call-backs, and telephone care as directed by physician/provider and RN
- Patient counseling and education as directed by provider (verbal, brochures, handouts)
- Focus on patient needs while maintaining an organized and efficient workflow as established by Nuvance Health's policies and standards. Responsible for HPN and NYSIIS immunization registration reprinting and account updates
- Ensure that patients have follow up testing and appointment with physicians.
- Preparation of medical record in advance of appointment.
- Assists patients with the completion of patient summaries, medication/allergy reconciliation at every office visit, history forms, and in obtaining appropriate treatment consents.
- Prepare patient and exam room; chaperone and assist physician/provider with examination, procedures and treatments if needed.
- Administer and document injections, dispense and document medications as directed by physician/provider.
- Labeling and handling of labs, paps, cultures, biopsies and other specimens; Preparation of laboratory and imaging requisitions.
- Assist with coordination of further patient care and follow-up, and carry out tasks as directed by RN and/or physician/provider. This may include communication with patient, hospital, labs, imaging centers, pharmacies, physician offices, insurance plans.
- Clean and prepare exam room for next encounter.
- Performs other duties as required.
Required:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of starting.
- Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
- Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
- Computer skills/data entry.
- Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vitals.
- Vaccine administration and medication preparation.
Preferred:
- Minimum Experience: one year.
- Proficiency in multiple languages.
- Phlebotomy.
- EKG.
Education Required:
- HS Graduate or Equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC
Org Unit: 1314
Department: Lagrange Physician Practice
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly