Primary Care Clinic LPN & Medication Authorization Nurse

Clifton Fine Hospital • Star Lake, NY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Clifton‑Fine Hospital's Primary Care Clinic is seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our primary care team. This role blends hands‑on clinical care with medication authorization and refill management, ensuring patients receive timely, safe, and coordinated care. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy supporting patients across the full continuum of primary care, we want to meet you.

Requirements

• Current NYS LPN license in good standing
• Strong understanding of medication workflows and prior authorizations
• Excellent communication, organization, and patient‑centered care skills
• Comfort working in a rural, team‑based environm

Nice To Haves

• Experience in primary care or outpatient settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccines and medications per standing orders and provider direction
• Perform POC testing (A1c, glucose, strep, flu, UA, pregnancy tests)
• Assist with procedures (wound care, ear lavage, nebulizers, EKGs)
• Provide patient education and chronic disease support
• Process medication refills per protocol
• Complete medication prior authorizations using payer portals
• Communicate with pharmacies and troubleshoot coverage issues
• Track PA status and ensure timely follow‑up with patients and providers
• Support chronic disease workflows (hypertension, diabetes, COPD, CHF)
• Conduct nurse visits (BP checks, inhaler teaching, glucose checks)
• Assist with care gap closure and follow‑up outreach
• Collaborate with Care Coordinators, Referral Coordinators, and providers

Benefits

• Mission‑driven rural healthcare environment
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to shape innovative outpatient and chronic care models
• Competitive compensation and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees