CLINICAL SUPPORT, LPN -ENDOCRINOLOGY

GALEN MEDICAL GROUP PC•Chattanooga, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Galen Medical Group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region, providing quality care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages. Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties providing excellent care delivered with wisdom, compassion, integrity, and a commitment to technology, education, and scientific inquiry. We are seeking qualified, like-minded Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team! The candidate must have Diabetes and Endocrinology experience or a very high level of knowledge of insulin dosing as well as technology such as pumps and continuous glucose monitors. This role collaborates with the provider to determine the needs of the patient and assists the provider with providing quality medical care to the patients.

Requirements

Graduate of a licensed practical nurse program from a nationally accredited institution.
Must have an active LPN license in the State of Tennessee or any other participating compact state.
Must have previous clinical and phlebotomy experience.
Must be BLS trained and certified at all times.
Ability to document in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner.
Must be computer literate.
Must be a team player and provide excellent customer service while assessing our patients needs efficiently.
Perform all duties in compliance with Galen Medical policies, HIPAA, and OSHA standards.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Diabetes and Endocrinology experience or very high level of knowledge of insulin dosing as well as technology such as pumps and continuous glucose monitors.

Responsibilities

Interviews patients and measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height.
Collects data accurately and ensures all information is transferred to patient chart correctly.
Prepares examination and treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Ensures instruments are clean and sterilized.
Hands instruments and materials to the provider and assists with minor office procedures as directed by the provider.
Calls medical facilities or departments to schedule outpatient testing or procedures for admission.
Handles pre-certification for admissions and/or procedures or coordinates with the pre-certification coordinator.
Returns patient calls and places prescription refill calls under the direction of the provider of care.
Performs EKGs, venipuncture, and various in-house laboratory procedures.
Acts as a phlebotomist as needed following standard procedures.
Completes proper requisition for laboratory processing and charge billing.
Recognizes abnormal results upon review of lab and test results.
Interacts with the provider regarding patient education and follow-up regarding results.
Assists with health education on the patient’s level of understanding.
Performs all duties in compliance with Galen clinical policies and OSHA standards.
Ensures that adequate supplies are maintained at the location at all times.
Maintains a clean and neat work area.
Makes recommendations for any improvements in the operation of the clinical systems.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Assists other personnel in the performance of their duties as assigned and as workload permits.