LPN I - MD Office- Family Medicine

Johnson Memorial Hospital•Franklin, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the provider by rooming patients, documenting vital signs and medical history, and performing various procedures. The LPN will also be responsible for scheduling tests and appointments, managing electronic medical records, and performing prior authorizations and referrals. Additionally, the role involves phone triage, administering immunizations, and providing excellent customer service to patients and staff. The LPN will function in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Requirements

Current Indiana LPN licensure required.
Current BLS or CPR for Healthcare Providers certification required.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing experience in an outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists provider by rooming patient, documenting signs/symptoms, obtaining blood pressure, weight, height, and temperature as pertinent.
Completes medical history forms.
Performs set-up for procedures and assists provider with procedures, which may include ear washes, removing sutures and staples, breathing treatments, EKG's, urinalyses, strep, flu, pregnancy tests, and some injections as directed by the provider and dependent upon the providers' specialty.
Actively participates in departmental performance improvement activities or special projects.
Assists with supply ordering as assigned by Director.
Schedules tests, radiology exams and appointments with specialists as requested by the provider and/or patients.
Enters all information pertaining to check-in/check-out as necessary in an appropriate manner in the EMR.
Performs prior authorizations as required.
Assists in processing referrals as necessary.
Assists provider with office exams, obtaining height, weight, BMI and other pertinent information as required.
May administer immunizations.
Updates immunization records.
Performs phone triage when scheduled, including fielding patient medical questions, test results, medication refills, and call-backs to patients as directed by provider or requested by patient.
Faxes/calls/transmits prescription refills as directed by provider.
Performs walk-in patient duties as required.
Functions as a resource to visitors, providers, and staff; greets everyone promptly and courteously.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.
Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.