Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Physician Office & Surgery Scheduler
Location: Boardman, OH
Department: Orthopedics
Status: Full-Time, Monday – Friday (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Shift Perks: NO Evenings | NO Weekends | NO Holidays
Position Overview
Southwoods Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Orthopedic team in Boardman. The primary focus of this role is Surgery Scheduling; however, the LPN will also assist with daily clinical workloads, answer patient phone calls, and draw up medications as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Customer Service: Create a welcoming, friendly, and professional environment for patients and visitors through exceptional care.
- Surgery Scheduling: Receive specific procedural orders from physicians and coordinate scheduling with respective treatment facilities.
- Documentation & Coordination: Send necessary medical documentation to treatment facilities and effectively communicate all preoperative orders (such as medication instructions) to patients.
- Triage & Communication: Answer incoming calls and address clinical messages from patients regarding medical concerns.
- Clinical Support: Draw up medications and assist Medical Assistants with rooming patients when clinical workloads dictate.
- Compliance & Privacy: Maintain absolute patient privacy and ensure the office remains fully compliant with all regulatory agencies (OSHA, ODH, BOP, TJC, etc.).
- Other Duties: Perform additional clinical and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Licensure: Current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Ohio.
- Certification: Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 1+ years of direct patient care experience required.
- 3+ years of experience in a physician’s office or ambulatory setting is highly preferred.
- Previous experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is preferred.
- Skills: Strong organizational skills, deep empathy, and a proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Why Choose Southwoods Health?
At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated. We are proud to be locally owned and operated, offering a supportive workplace culture that values both our patients and our employees.
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