BMS Vascular Surgery-LPN Part TIme

Job Description

Job Description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Job Summary

Reports To

The Practice Manager

Essential Functions

 Taking patient vital signs; recording in the patient’s medical record

 Taking medical histories; recording in the patient’s medical record

 Preparing patients for medical tests and examinations

 Assisting practitioners during examinations

 Explaining medical procedures to patients

 Wound care

 Maintaining the confidentiality of patient information

 Managing inventory and ordering supplies

 Scheduling patient medical procedures

 Following up on patient visits

 Updating patient records

 Obtaining pre- authorizations/precertification 's

 Checking the patient portal and responding to patients

 Ordering lab tests and imaging studies

 Scheduling patient appointments

 Answering phones

 Greeting patients

 Sorting mail

 Handling correspondence

 Filing

 Creating documents

 Performing computer data entry

 Ability to multi-task various job duties

 Ability to handle different personalities and personal situations—both patient and coworkers

 Ability to understand the theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine

 A formal education from an accredited LPN; licensure required

Employee Statement of Understanding

I understand that this document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements in this document are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. I further understand that my signature does not indicate that I agree with the performance evaluati