Occupational Health Licensed Practical Nurse - Fayetteville, NC

Marathon Health•Fayetteville, NC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider that partners with employers and unions to improve health outcomes. They operate health centers nationwide, offering a value-based model that enhances the member and provider experience while reducing costs for plan sponsors. Marathon Health is recognized as a Great Place to Work®, emphasizing an inclusive, high-trust culture. This role involves supporting medical providers with clinical duties, including patient interaction, assisting during exams, performing phlebotomy, collecting lab specimens, basic lab testing, administering injections and vaccinations, and managing medical supplies. The position also requires administrative tasks such as maintaining office organization, ensuring medical records security, handling correspondence, and maintaining a clean environment. Flexibility and adaptability are key to providing consistent, high-quality customer service.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing or equivalent degree.
3+ years of work experience as an LPN/LVN in a hospital, medical clinic or comparable environment.
LPN or LVN Certification.
Phlebotomy Certification.
CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with occupational health.
Experience handling general office procedures, confidential files, and operating general administrative office equipment.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, practical nursing theories and policies.
Understanding the ethics of confidentiality/HIPAA.
Computer experience and knowledge of Electronic Health Records Systems (Athena preferred) and using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Flexibility to operate in a constantly evolving and fast paced environment.
A proven record of successfully working with stakeholders/clients, guests, and vendors.
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
High level of critical thinking, and creative and effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Collecting medical histories (diagnosed medical conditions, medications, allergies, hospitalizations, etc.) and preparing patients for examinations.
Collecting and recording vital signs accurately.
Relaying urgent requests and emergencies to the provider as appropriate.
Collecting data and addressing immunization status of employees.
Coordinating ordering of lab tests and immunizations when needed.
Tracking compliance with initial and annual employee health requirements as directed.
Informing provider of any renewals and areas of concern.
Assisting in monitoring of employees who have a work injury or contagious illness.
Contacting provider immediately if conditions change for quick reassessment.
Instructing patients about medication and special diets, providing brochures and literature, and explaining treatment procedures to patients as directed by the provider.
Providing outstanding customer service, patient care and overall concern for patient wellbeing and safety.
Assisting the physician during examinations.
Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens and appropriate paperwork.
Performing basic laboratory tests.
Preparing medications, including by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider.
Transmitting prescription refills as directed.
Phlebotomy.
Wound care and changing dressings.
Following HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality.
Maintaining accurate inventory of valid and unexpired medical and general supplies, ordering as needed.
Keeping rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, washing and drying instruments used, and preparing sterilization as required.
Ensuring medical storage systems such as lab storage, vaccine storage, medication dispensary, etc., are well organized, labeled, safe, and sanitary.
Assisting providers in fitness for duty examinations and pulling medical records and necessary documentation for appointments and assessments.
Providing assistance to Providers and RNs to handle work related documents such as injury reports, Worker's Compensation and benefits forms, etc.
Assisting with authorizations and referrals.
Assisting with immunization programs and administering vaccines.
Partnering with providers, clients, and other departments within Marathon Health to help with employee wellness programs and promotions, safety days and events, fitness fairs and incentive programs, etc.
Reviewing Athena workflow updates and communicating to the team as appropriate.
Providing general office administration including welcoming patients, answering telephones and voice mails, answering questions and providing resource materials and documents.
Monitoring and maintaining general office organization, supplies, furniture, and equipment.
Ordering office supplies as needed.
Contacting IT for computer and software issues.
Communicating any housekeeping, facility (light bulbs, etc.) and maintenance needs to the appropriate contact.
Scheduling/rescheduling appointments according to office hours and provider availability.
Updating, maintaining chain-of-custody and security of confidential files, and filing patient medical records according to protocol.
Handling correspondence, coding and completing medical (such as HIPAA) and billing forms.
Serving as a participant and general coordinator of special events (health fairs, classes, immunization clinics, etc.) as communicated by event coordinators.
Communicating center and logistics issues to the event coordinators for instruction on adaptation, obtaining materials, etc.
Maintaining office literature, bulletin boards, signage, etc., and ensuring presentation is professional in appearance, up-to-date, and according to Marathon Health branding standards.
Ensuring the center maintains a pleasant environment, MH branding, safety, hygiene and sanitation standards are met to the highest quality.