Licensed Practical Nurse - Addiction Treatment

2nd Chance Clinic•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

2nd Chance Clinic is an outpatient addiction treatment organization in Lexington serving adults in the greater central Kentucky area. We are currently seeking a full time Nurse to be part of our clinic team. The following are a list of responsibilities and duties Patient interaction and customer service Complete assessments of patients Maintaining medication inventory Preparation, dispensing and administration of medication Monitor patients for adverse reactions Provide medication education Coordinate patient care with providers Maintain and complete required documentation Office organization and administration Perform observed urine collection Perform routine venipuncture (if trained) Adhering to regulations and legislation Interview patients and document basic medical history Organize and schedule appointments Update and file medical records and insurance prior authorizations Arrange for laboratory services Collate patient charts and complete appropriate documentation Perform intake examinations Liaise with other organizations regarding insurance, patient care plan, or documents Handle accounts receivable and produce daily balance sheet Prepare and clean clinic and treatment rooms Inventory supplies for purchasing Organize, track and prepare encounter forms for billing Report perceived issues to supervisors immediately Assist physicians with administrative duties Organize and track billing encounters Other duties as assigned

Requirements

LPN license in the State of Kentucky
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Social perceptiveness and service oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
Exemplary attention to detail

Nice To Haves

1-2 years experience in methadone treatment preferred
Phlebotomy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Patient interaction and customer service
Complete assessments of patients
Maintaining medication inventory
Preparation, dispensing and administration of medication
Monitor patients for adverse reactions
Provide medication education
Coordinate patient care with providers
Maintain and complete required documentation
Office organization and administration
Perform observed urine collection
Perform routine venipuncture (if trained)
Adhering to regulations and legislation
Interview patients and document basic medical history
Organize and schedule appointments
Update and file medical records and insurance prior authorizations
Arrange for laboratory services
Collate patient charts and complete appropriate documentation
Perform intake examinations
Liaise with other organizations regarding insurance, patient care plan, or documents
Handle accounts receivable and produce daily balance sheet
Prepare and clean clinic and treatment rooms
Inventory supplies for purchasing
Organize, track and prepare encounter forms for billing
Report perceived issues to supervisors immediately
Assist physicians with administrative duties
Organize and track billing encounters
Other duties as assigned