Medical Practice LPN- Gastroenterology department- Danbury, CT

Job Title

Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Job Description

To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam. 2. Obtains the patient's history and medical information. 3. Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician. 4. Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing. 5. Administers medications, and vaccinations as directed by the clinician. Instructs the patient and family on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, takes prescribed medication, prepares for tests, monitors treatment progress and notes symptom changes. 6. Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions. 7. Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 8. Maintains and Models the Organizations values. 9. Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance. 10. Performs other duties as required.

Education Skills Experience

High School diploma or equivalent. Desired: Previous medical office experience preferred.

Other Information

Ability to travel between practices as needed. Required: Active LPN License based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.

Working Conditions

Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Salary Range

$26.48 - $50.49 Hourly

Available Benefits

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.