Overview
Position Objective :
The LPN / LVN is a clinical role, and is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant or Physician. This role is a safety sensitive position as it involves direct patient care and administering medication. The incumbent will report to the Office Manager (or similar role) and will work closely with patients, families and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive high-quality care.
Responsibilities :
- Perform a variety of both direct and indirect patient care duties under the direction and supervision of a Better Health Group provider
- Greet patients and prepares them for provider examination by obtaining patient history, chief complaint, current medications, medical history, allergies, surgical history, family history, social history and other preventative medicine reviews and records information in the patient electronic medical record
- Measure and record vital signs and records them in the EMR
- Screen incoming phone calls and / or patients in the office
- Explain treatment procedures and prepares both the patient and exam room for examination
- Provide both patient and provider support during procedures by handing instruments or equipment to the physician as directed
- Clean and / or sterilize reusable instruments and equipment after use
- Perform clinical duties including administration of oral and injectable medications, irrigation of eyes and ears, dresses and bandages wounds and incisions, starts and monitors IV infusions, and assists physicians with any / all procedures as requested
- Perform in-office diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, administration of oxygen as ordered, pulse oximetry, peak flow, and inhalation treatments
- Perform in-office CLIA-waived lab tests
- Carry out quality controls related to lab equipment and testing, completes and maintains lab-related logs, performs PT / INR utilizing CoaguChek / Coag Sense machine, and performs glucose testing utilizing glucometer
- Complete electronic medical records to include medical services rendered, test results and supplies used
- Monitor disposable inventory and places orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals as requested
- Draw blood and processes specimens for send-out
- Provide patient education as directed by the provider
- Assist front office registration team members by performing additional clerical duties including : Patient check-in / out, referrals, prescription medication management, inbound / outbound telephone calls etc
- Help maintain an adequate inventory of office medications and medical supplies and orders as needed
- Additional duties as assigned
Position Requirements / Skills :
High School Diploma or equivalentCurrent LPN Certification in state of practiceCompletion of an accredited LPN program1+ years of medical assisting experienceCPR certified, preferredIV Start certification, preferredPhlebotomy experience (knowledge of various collection methods and testing such as bleeding times, collecting donor blood, bedside testing and preparing specimens)Ability to accurately read and write in medical terminologyKnowledge of medical codingKnowledge of HIPAAWorking knowledge of common prescription medications that treat conditions and diseases for a patient populationWorking knowledge with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for real-time collaborationPhysical Requirements :
Full range of body motion, including handling and transferring patients, manual and finger dexterity; including eye-hand coordinationRequires standing, walking, pushing, bending, kneeling, and reaching at arm's length and overhead in a clinic for prolonged periods of timeRequires ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of timeMust be able to lift and move patients and medical equipment as neededRequires ability to lift / carry up to 15 lbsRequires corrected vision and hearing to normal rangeAbility to sit for extended periods of timeAbility to operate a computer and telephoneHave own means of transportationResponsibilities
Physical Requirements :
Full range of body motion, including handling and transferring patients, manual and finger dexterity; including eye-hand coordinationRequires standing, walking, pushing, bending, kneeling, and reaching at arm's length and overhead in a clinic for prolonged periods of timeRequires ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of timeMust be able to lift and move patients and medical equipment as neededRequires ability to lift / carry up to 15 lbsRequires corrected vision and hearing to normal rangeAbility to sit for extended periods of timeAbility to operate a computer and telephoneHave own means of transportationKey Attributes / Skills (FOR JOB POSTING ONLY) :
Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of core values and guiding principlesAn effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitmentsIs able to work within our Better Health environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passionPursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goalsDemonstrated ability to handle data with confidentialityAbility to work cross-functionally with multiple teams; ability to work independently with minimal supervisionExcellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills with strong attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills; must be comfortable communicating with patients, providers, health plans, and internal / external stakeholdersStrong interpersonal and presentation skillsStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsMust be results-oriented with a focus on quality execution and deliveryAppreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity toward target patient populationsPay Range
USD $23.00 - USD $26.00 / Hr.