Licensed Practical Nurse

Clinic Staff Position

Under the day to day direction of the on-duty nurse practitioner/physician assistant, the general purpose of this position is to maximize patient flow through the clinic while providing a stellar patient experience. Responsible for performing all the appropriate administrative tasks, including electronic health record (EHR) documentation, in accordance with company policy. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

- Assist in maintaining a safe, quality-based, survey-ready healthcare environment as required to maintain Joint Commission Accreditation - Conduct biometric screenings - Prepare and administer injections and immunizations prescribed by the provider on duty - Assist with cerumen removal and nebulizer therapy procedures as ordered by the provider on duty - Greet any customers or potential patients while in the front area or near the clinic - Answer questions, following HIPAA guidelines while in the front area; consult with the provider for questions related to scope of services (i.e., what is in scope or out of scope) - Utilize the Patient Queue, Appointment Tool, and Patient Kiosk systems to effectively manage waiting room flow - Complete patient registration process per outlined best practice, which includes, but is not limited to, scanning insurance, government issued ID, obtaining consent forms collecting payment and outstanding balances - Collect the patient or responsible party's insurance information, if applicable; collect payments and log in the EHR - Scanning all appropriate documents or alert the provider if they need to complete the scanning - Escort patients to the exam room. Collect and document patient's chief complaint, medical and medication history in the EHR - Obtain vital signs and patient history and enter the data in the EHR in designated clinics with completed competencies - Continue to process the patients in the waiting following appropriate clinic flow - Provide waiting patients/potential patients guidance on registration, wait time, services that may be rendered, and payment methods - Answer phones, responds to questions, complete call backs (including lab reviews) and return calls as necessary - Clean and organize the clinic space daily. Including but not limited to: taking out trash, logging and putting away supply orders, cleaning the floor under counters and around furniture, cleaning examination rooms after patient visits, and equipment disinfection - Participate in and prepare for off-site events as needed - Put together weekly order for supplies for provider's approval - Prepare packages, laboratory specimens, and mail for shipping - If a float: Travel to designated clinics within a specified geographic area - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum- High School Diploma or GED - Any experience as LPN or similar role- BLS Certification- Valid licensed practical nurse (LPN) licensure- Basic computer skills - Excellent administrative, communication, and organizational skill with high attention to detail- Basic math skills (i.e., counting, addition, and subtraction)- Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced, team-based environment- Excellent customer service, organizational, and task-management skills Desired- Any previous experience in retail, customer service, or healthcare- Knowledge of infection control practices