LPN / LVN - General

Licensed Practical NurseAssists providers with patient examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and care coordination. Facilitates effective delivery of patient care and enhances patient satisfaction. Responsible for the direct provision of ancillary services or advanced specialized knowledge integral to the job function. Greets patients and expresses sensitivity to their needs and conditions. Assesses and documents the general condition of patients, including recording chief complaints and vital signs. Records medications, social history, and verifies symptoms and interventions in the patient medical record. Appropriately records services and diagnoses for accurate completion of encounter forms, requisitions, and consent forms. Assists provider with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments according to established protocols. Independently performs ancillary services including venipunctures and x-rays per protocols. Maintains medical records including preparation of charts and filing of correspondence and test results. Assists in coordination of care through messaging patient telephone calls, scheduling appointments, and communicating prescription refills. Successfully uses electronic records and other computer applications to accomplish tasks according to policies and procedures. Tracks ordered or pending tests, procedures, and referrals according to protocol. Administers medication orally and via intramuscular injection as directed by physician orders. Determines eligibility and obtains authorization for services. Schedules tests and appointments for referred services. Promotes patient wellness by providing patient education as directed by the provider. Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge or experience to resolve patient questions and meet their needs. Participates in quality initiatives and safety functions. Assists in identifying and ordering needed supplies. Remains informed and compliant with current policies and procedures. Maintains exemplary patient satisfaction and participates as an engaged team member. Carries out non-routine procedures under changing conditions, following general instructions from supervisor. Works directly with patients and/or customers. Engages with internal customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction. Collaborates with external customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction. Interacts with other healthcare professionals and staff regularly. Works frequently with individuals at the director level or above. Understanding of healthcare delivery processes in the medical office is important. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are essential. Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently is required. Detail-oriented approach is necessary for the examination of clinical and numerical data. Demonstrated patient care skills are essential. Proficient PC skills are important for job responsibilities. Effective organization of a multi-task role is required.