Medical Office Licensed Practical Nurse- Surgical Assoc.

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

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 histories; handles prescription requests and referrals; operates medical equipment; and provides patient education. The role also performs other duties as assigned. The position supports clinical and administrative operations in Surgical Associates, including preparing for appointments, maintaining supplies and medication records, processing documentation, coordinating authorizations, and ensuring instruments and patient care areas are handled according to policy. The LPN collaborates with other members of the health care team to meet patients’ needs and may provide coverage in other Foundation office areas. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week.

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 other 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.
Ensure clinical supplies are properly stocked.
Review charts for the next day's appointments.
Log and update patient medication lists.
Assist with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and scanning.
Provide coverage in other Foundation office areas when asked.
Manage patient care in collaboration with other health care team members.
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 document imports daily.
Review and handle electronic prescription requests under provider direction, including failed and error prescriptions.
Contact insurance companies to obtain necessary authorizations and pre-certifications.
Perform intermediate- or high-level disinfection according to manufacturer instructions for use; ensure scopes or probes are cleaned, disinfected, maintained, and stored accordingly.
Follow medical record documentation procedures detailed in the MCF Documentation Assistant policy.
Assist providers in navigating the medical record.
Be present during provider clinical services and document, on the provider's behalf, everything said during the service.
Perform daily AED check-offs.
Perform weekly equipment check-offs according to department policy.
Perform monthly eye-wash 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).
Comprehensive 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.
Other benefit offerings; eligibility and compensation depend on employment status, position type, and hours worked.