Medical Office Licensed Practical Nurse- Waverly FHC

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Waverly, 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 role also includes collecting and documenting patient information, managing prescriptions and referrals, operating medical equipment, and providing patient education. Other duties may be assigned. This position is based at the Waverly Family Health Center and is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week. The LPN collaborates with other members of the health care team to meet patients’ care needs and may be asked to provide coverage in other Foundation office areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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 vitals, 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 phone calls, appointment scheduling, and scanning.
Provide coverage in other Foundation office areas when requested.
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 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, and 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 providers’ clinical services and document, on behalf of the provider, everything said during the service.
Conduct daily AED checks, weekly equipment checks, and monthly eyewash checks.
Ensure patient care areas are cleaned 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 3 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.