Medical Practice LPN- Primary Care department- Lagrangeville, NY

Nuvance Health•Lagrangeville, NY

37d•$26 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals, pro-rated for Part-time! Medical Office LPN position in the Primary Care department in Lagrangeville, NY 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts Monday through Friday; 8:30AM- 5:00PM Hours Vary Summary: Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed health care provider.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of starting.
Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
Computer skills/data entry.
Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vitals.
Vaccine administration and medication preparation.
HS Graduate or Equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.

Nice To Haves

Minimum Experience: one year.
Proficiency in multiple languages.
Phlebotomy.
EKG.

Responsibilities

Greet patients in waiting area, escort patients to clinical areas; escort patients to check-out
Answer patient questions with regard to day's appointment, treatments and follow-up
Telephone call-backs, and telephone care as directed by physician/provider and RN
Patient counseling and education as directed by provider (verbal, brochures, handouts)
Focus on patient needs while maintaining an organized and efficient workflow as established by Nuvance Health's policies and standards. Responsible for HPN and NYSIIS immunization registration reprinting and account updates
Ensure that patients have follow up testing and appointment with physicians.
Preparation of medical record in advance of appointment.
Assists patients with the completion of patient summaries, medication/allergy reconciliation at every office visit, history forms, and in obtaining appropriate treatment consents.
Prepare patient and exam room; chaperone and assist physician/provider with examination, procedures and treatments if needed.
Administer and document injections, dispense and document medications as directed by physician/provider.
Labeling and handling of labs, paps, cultures, biopsies and other specimens; Preparation of laboratory and imaging requisitions.
Assist with coordination of further patient care and follow-up, and carry out tasks as directed by RN and/or physician/provider. This may include communication with patient, hospital, labs, imaging centers, pharmacies, physician offices, insurance plans.
Clean and prepare exam room for next encounter.
Performs other duties as required.