LPN Office MGC-Carolina Piedmont OB/GYN West
About The Position
MGC Family Medical Center is a busy Family Physician office located on the Mary Black Campus. The office space is shared with Infectious Disease Skylyn. With 5 Family Medicine and 2 Infectious Disease Providers, we are two practices that work together as one team sharing staff, lab and X-Ray. The Licensed Practical Nurse is cross trained on both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The clinical aspects include recording vital signs when interacting with patients, compiling patients' medical histories and administering medications under direction of a supervising physician. The administrative aspects can include everything from scheduling appointments to billing and assisting patients in filling out insurance forms.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program
- South Carolina LPN Nursing License
- Current CPR certification
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint. Record information accurately in the medical chart.
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment.
- Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
- Prepare patient for examination.
- Phlebotomy, finger sticks, and collection of other lab specimens.
- Assist the provider with exams and minor office surgery.
- Adhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
- Screens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies.
- Prepare and send prescriptions electronically per provider's orders.
- Performs waived lab tests, EKGs, and administers injections.
- Applies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.
- Use CPR skills when required.
- Dispose of biohazard waste according to state standards.
- Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.
- Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
