LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse OBGYN Office

Position Overview :

Following established procedures, prepare exam rooms and patients for physician or physician's assistant's examination. Assist with procedures as requested.

Note : Although each LPN may be assigned to a specific physician, all incumbents should be prepared to act as backup for each other as needed.

Please note this is not a NY State position; the employer is Upstate Community Medical, P.C.

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• On a daily basis, access the EMR system to obtain patient list and appointment times.
• On a daily basis review and prepare patient charts including :
• Call for imaging and lab results
• Call referring offices to obtain office notes and diagnostic testing results
• Ensure a & b above are received in time for the physician to review prior to the patient's appointment
• Promptly, and in a friendly warm manner, greet the patient in the waiting room.
• If the physician is running late, let the patient know.
• Escort the patient to the exam room.
• Room the patient including :
• Taking vital signs
• Update health history, medication list, and care team (primary care doctor, referring physician)
• Respond to patient questions and / or refer to physician when necessary
• Prior to leaving the exam room, accurately record all information into the EMR
• At all times, present a professional and warm demeanor with patients and other staff; exude a patient driven attitude.
• As requested by the physicians, be prepared to assist with a variety of basic procedures that may include :
• Changing bandages and other dressings; applying steri-strips
• Cleaning and irrigation of wounds
• Suture removal
• After each patient leaves the exam room, and prior to the next patient entering it, clean and prepare the exam room to include :
• Ensuring it is sufficiently stocked with general supplies, including patient gowns
• Prepare equipment for use, including ultra-sound machine.
• Coordinate with other LPN staff members to :
• Change sterilization solution in each exam room every 28 days
• Inventory and order all necessary supplies ensuring that the supply is never at zero
• In a timely manner, upon completion of physician dictation, prepare and disseminate letters to primary care and referring physicians.
• Prepare employer doctor's notes and any other correspondence as needed
• As needed or requested, assist front office with scheduling or rescheduling.
• As requested by the physician, call patients with test and / or exam results.
• Promptly complete paperwork as requested by patient or a variety of reasons including FMLA and disability forms.
• Respond to insurance company inquiries.
• Safeguard patients right to privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Attend and actively participate in staff and other meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as needed to accomplish job standards and / or requested by management.

Education, Training and Previous Experience Requirements :

Knowledge and Skills Needed to Perform Effectively in the Position :

Job Related Physical Abilities and Individual Needs in Order to Perform the Job in a Satisfactory Manner :

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend and stoop. Must be able to speak and hear sufficient to communicate with patients and others. Ability to view a monitor / screen and enter data. Ability to physically assist patients as needed.

Expectations :

This section explains specific expectations for this position and may be in addition to those expectations identified through a performance appraisal process.