License Practical Nurse (LPN)

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)Location: 50 Eastdale Ave, Poughkeepsie NY 12603 Division: Urology Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Administrative Supervisor or Practice Manager Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-5:30PM 4 (10 hour days) Day off varies each week.About Premier Medical Group: Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley is a leading multi-specialty medical practice dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across multiple locations in New York. With over 550 employees and a strong provider network, we are committed to clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and outstanding patient experience. We strive to recruit and retain top-tier clinical and non-clinical talent that reflects our values, supports our mission, and drives our continued growth.Summary/Primary RoleThe LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the New York State Department of Education. Individuals must be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy. Position requires excellent customer service skills with patients, and their families, other staff, physicians, vendors, and the public. The LPN is also responsible for following up with patients regarding their medications and resolving any related matter. The LPN will also manage the nurse schedule for any vaccinations and injections needed.Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesAcquires prior authorizations of medications and communicates with insurance companies as necessary Answers all patient calls regarding prescription refills Ensures that patient medication information is accurate in the EMR system Ensures patient issues are resolved in a timely fashion, escalating the more complex issues to the physician or Administrative Supervisor as necessary. Administration of medication/vaccines in accordance with physician orders and The Five Rights of Medication Administration Performs administrative tasks including but not limited to; completion of forms, prescription refills according to physician protocols, sending referrals, communication with patients, obtaining prior authorizations, chart verification prior to patient appointment and obtaining any pertinent medical information / documentation from outside providers or previous physicians. Complies and assists provider with the follow up of lab / imaging results and reports to patient as directed in a timely manner Fields patients phone calls, electronic messages and triages, prioritize messages and responds accordingly Other duties as assignedQualificationsCurrent NYS LPN license required Experience as an LPN in a physician's office, preferably in Internal Medicine Current Infection Control Certificate Basic Life Support Certification Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs. Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk. Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff and other healthcare professionals. Familiarity with EMR systems, medical abbreviations and terminology preferred. Self-directed and able to take initiative in following up independently with patients on outstanding issues in a timely manner. Ability to work independently, establish priorities and meet deadlines.Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibility. Expected Hours of Work: An Employee must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours each week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes, however the expectations of the position will require an average of forty (40) hours with overtime required as scheduled. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization.The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Premier Medical Group also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the base salary.Travel Requirements: As per operational need. Work Environment: This position operates in a healthcare and clinical environment, including medical offices, and administrative areas. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a safety sensitive position.Additional: This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Premier Medical Group will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an onsite role based in the Hudson Valley, NY. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Premier Medical Group does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.