LPN

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

48d • $20 - $30

About The Position

Greet patients, direct to exam rooms, prepare for exam. Routine assistance during exams: set up trays for injections, measure and record progress of patients, take and record vital signs. Assist with general office duties, reception, appointment scheduling, filing and chart preparation. Contact various insurance companies to obtain authorizations for physical therapy, MR's, CT's, surgery, etc. Contact primary care physicians to obtain referrals on new patients or extensions of referrals on current patients.

Requirements

• NYS licensed/registered LPN
• Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required

Nice To Haves

• Prior orthopedic or urgent care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, direct to exam rooms, prepare for exam
• Set up trays for injections
• Measure and record progress of patients
• Take and record vital signs
• Assist with general office duties, reception, appointment scheduling, filing and chart preparation
• Contact various insurance companies to obtain authorizations for physical therapy, MR's, CT's, surgery, etc.
• Contact primary care physicians to obtain referrals on new patients or extensions of referrals on current patients

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance
• eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule)
• tuition reimbursement
• generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time
• paid sick leave
• holidays and floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees