Medical Office Licensed Practical Nurse- Pulmonology

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 role also involves collecting and documenting patient information, managing prescriptions and referrals, operating medical equipment, educating patients, and performing other duties as assigned. The LPN supports clinical and office operations, collaborates with the health care team to meet patient needs, and follows applicable medical record, medication, vaccine, equipment, and instrument-cleaning policies. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, in the Pulmonology Group.

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 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 providers' direction, including failed and error prescriptions.
Contact insurance companies to obtain required authorizations and pre-certifications.
Perform intermediate-level and/or high-level disinfection according to manufacturer instructions for use, including cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining, and storing department scopes or probes.
Follow the medical record documentation procedure in the MCF Documentation Assistant policy.
Assist providers in navigating the medical record.
Be present during providers' clinical services and document, on their behalf, everything said during the service.
Complete 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 deduction programs.
Other benefit offerings.