Medical Office Licensed Practical Nurse- Portsmouth FHC
About The Position
The Medical Office Licensed Practical Nurse 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. Duties include collecting and documenting vital signs, chief complaints, pain assessments, and medical histories; supporting prescriptions and referrals; operating medical equipment; and providing patient education. The role also supports physician office operations, patient care coordination, medical record workflows, supply and medication management, and other duties as 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 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 as needed.
- Coordinate patient care with other members of the health care team to meet patient needs.
- Pre-clean, decontaminate, and transport contaminated instruments according to policy.
- Cross-train to perform Medical Office Assistant duties.
- Follow vaccine and medication management policies.
- Perform daily document imports.
- 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- and/or high-level disinfection according to manufacturer instructions for use, including cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining, and storing scopes or probes.
- Follow the medical record documentation procedure detailed 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.
- Conduct daily AED checks, weekly equipment checks, and monthly eyewash checks.
- 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 deduct programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
