Medical Office Licensed Practical Nurse- Float

Southern Ohio Medical Center • Portsmouth, OH

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About The Position

The Medical Office Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the supervision of the Office Manager, Office Supervisor, and/or Family Health Center Manager. The primary function is to assist providers with patient examinations and procedures. The LPN collects and documents vital signs, chief complaints, pain assessments, and medical history; handles prescription and referral tasks; operates medical equipment; and provides patient education. The role may provide coverage in other Foundation office areas and cross-trains to perform Medical Office Assistant duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school exam.
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed to practice as an LPN in the applicable state.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One to three months of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, venipuncture, and diagnostic testing.
• Collect and document patient vital signs, chief complaints, pain assessments, and past medical, family, and social histories.
• Perform LPN duties related to physician office operations.
• Inspect supplies and medications monthly for expiration dates and dispose of expired items according to policy.
• Keep clinical supplies properly stocked.
• Review charts for the following day's appointments.
• Log and update patient medication lists.
• Assist with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and scanning.
• Provide coverage in other Foundation office areas as requested.
• Coordinate patient care with other members of the health care team.
• Pre-clean, decontaminate, and transport contaminated instruments according to policy.
• Cross-train to perform Medical Office Assistant duties.
• Follow vaccine and medication management policy.
• Perform daily document imports.
• Review ERX requests under provider direction and handle failed or erroneous electronic prescriptions.
• Contact insurance companies to obtain required authorizations or pre-certifications.
• Perform intermediate- or high-level disinfection according to manufacturer instructions for use, including cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining, and storing scopes or probes.
• Follow medical-record documentation procedures specified in the MCF Documentation Assistant policy.
• Assist providers in navigating the medical record.
• Be present during a provider’s clinical service and document, on the provider’s behalf, everything said during the service.
• Complete daily AED check-offs, weekly equipment check-offs, and monthly eyewash check-offs.
• Clean patient care areas after each patient visit according to SOMC guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Earned Wage Access
• Paid Time Off bank with three annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Discounted or free gym membership through Club LC
• Employee discount and payroll deduction programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED