LPN Scotland Health Orthopedics

Scotland Memorial Hospital•Laurinburg, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Scotland Health Orthopedics is seeking a qualified CMA/RMA/LPN to join their team at Scotland Memorial Hospital. This is a full-time position on the 1st shift. The ideal candidate will possess excellent computer, communication, organization, and customer service skills, along with current BLS certification. This role involves a variety of patient care and administrative tasks to support the orthopedic services department.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse or Current Medical Assistant certification
Current BLS certification
Excellent Computer Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent Organization Skills
Excellent Customer Service Skills

Responsibilities

Bring patients to the nursing station within fifteen minutes of their scheduled appointment, taking vital signs (ht, wt, bp, p, resp, and temp) error-free, and recording them in the patients EHR.
Review and update allergies in EHR.
Obtain a brief patient history and record pertinent information in the patient’s EHR.
Review medical records and report any pertinent information to clinicians (e.g., lab, x-ray results).
Obtain laboratory specimens as ordered and perform necessary testing prior to the PA/FNP/MD seeing the patient.
Escort the patient to the exam room and prepare the patient for the PA/FNP/MD, ensuring appropriate undressing and providing privacy.
Obtain lab specimens, perform blood draws, give injections, or perform procedures as ordered by the PA/FNP/MD, recording results into the patient’s EHR.
Identify emergency situations and notify the PA/FNP/MD immediately.
Assist PA/FNP/MD in emergencies, laceration repairs, or minor surgery, as directed.
Be involved in ongoing PI activities to improve quality of care.
Perform other clerical duties as needed.
After making the referral for patients, give clear, concise, adequate information as to the date, time, location, and preparation required.
Check emergency medical supplies according to policy to ensure dates have not expired.
Provide medical education to patients as directed by the PA/FNP/MD (i.e., review medication with patients and inform providers of any medications that require refill prescriptions).
Assist Patient Service Specialist with appropriate scheduling for visits.
Encourage use of patient portal.
Check inventory weekly, keep inventory stocked, and rotate items as new inventory items come to the office.
Keep exam rooms neat and stocked with supplies.
Keep drug sample area neat, check medications for expiration dates monthly and as needed, destroy outdated medications properly, and rotate medications.
Prepare laboratory specimens collected daily for hospital courier pick-up.
Prepare laboratory/imaging results and patient notes received from outside sources to be sent to HIM for scanning, ensuring provider review and dating.
Report any STD or communicable disease to the local Health Department according to policy.
Follow-up with patients who have abnormal lab findings.
Maintain proficiency in all procedures performed at the clinic, including EKGs and lab procedures.
Complete and maintain quality controls and calibrations as directed.
Clean the lab area daily, using disinfectant as needed, and keep it orderly.
Assist in maintaining an effective patient survey process.
Actively participate in performance improvement activities to enhance the quality of care and service.
Perform CLIA waivered tests.
Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development through the life span and ability to meet the needs of patients in various age categories.
Perform other duties as assigned.