Medical Office Licensed Practical Nurse- Neurology Assoc.

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

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. The role also collects and documents patient information, supports clinical office operations, and contributes to patient care in collaboration with other members of the health care team. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, in the Neurology Associates department.

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.
Maintain clinical supply stocks.
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 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 or pre-certifications.
Perform intermediate-level and/or high-level disinfection according to manufacturer instructions for use, and ensure department scopes or probes are cleaned, disinfected, maintained, and stored accordingly.
Follow medical record documentation procedures 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.
Complete daily AED checks, weekly equipment checks, and monthly eyewash checks.
Clean patient care areas after each 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 deduct programs.
Other benefit offerings.