The LPN/LVN is a clinical role, and is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant or Physician. This role is a safety sensitive position as it involves direct patient care and administering medication. The incumbent will report to the Office Manager (or similar role) and will work closely with patients, families and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive high-quality care.
Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of both direct and indirect patient care duties under the direction and supervision of a Better Health Group provider
Greet patients and prepares them for provider examination by obtaining patient history, chief complaint, current medications, medical history, allergies, surgical history, family history, social history and other preventative medicine reviews and records information in the patient electronic medical record
Measure and record vital signs and records them in the EMR
Screen incoming phone calls and/or patients in the office
Explain treatment procedures and prepares both the patient and exam room for examination
Provide both patient and provider support during procedures by handing instruments or equipment to the physician as directed
Clean and/or sterilize reusable instruments and equipment after use
Perform clinical duties including administration of oral and injectable medications, irrigation of eyes and ears, dresses and bandages wounds and incisions, starts and monitors IV infusions, and assists physicians with any/all procedures as requested
Perform in-office diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, administration of oxygen as ordered, pulse oximetry, peak flow, and inhalation treatments
Perform in-office CLIA-waived lab tests
Carry out quality controls related to lab equipment and testing, completes and maintains lab-related logs, performs PT/INR utilizing CoaguChek/Coag Sense machine, and performs glucose testing utilizing glucometer
Complete electronic medical records to include medical services rendered, test results and supplies used
Monitor disposable inventory and places orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals as requested
Draw blood and processes specimens for send-out
Provide patient education as directed by the provider
Assist front office registration team members by performing additional clerical duties including: Patient check-in/out, referrals, prescription medication management, inbound/outbound telephone calls etc
Help maintain an adequate inventory of office medications and medical supplies and orders as needed
Additional duties as assigned
Position Requirements/ Skills:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current LPN Certification in state of practice
Completion of an accredited LPN program
1+ years of medical assisting experience
CPR certified, preferred
IV Start certification, preferred
Phlebotomy experience (knowledge of various collection methods and testing such as bleeding times, collecting donor blood, bedside testing and preparing specimens)
Ability to accurately read and write in medical terminology
Knowledge of medical coding
Knowledge of HIPAA
Working knowledge of common prescription medications that treat conditions and diseases for a patient population
Working knowledge with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for real-time collaboration
Physical Requirements:
Full range of body motion, including handling and transferring patients, manual and finger dexterity; including eye-hand coordination
Requires standing, walking, pushing, bending, kneeling, and reaching at arm’s length and overhead in a clinic for prolonged periods of time
Requires ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to lift and move patients and medical equipment as needed
Requires ability to lift/carry up to 15 lbs
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to operate a computer and telephone
Have own means of transportation
Responsibilities:
Position Requirements/ Skills:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current LPN Certification in state of practice
Completion of an accredited LPN program
1+ years of medical assisting experience
CPR certified, preferred
IV Start certification, preferred
Phlebotomy experience (knowledge of various collection methods and testing such as bleeding times, collecting donor blood, bedside testing and preparing specimens)
Ability to accurately read and write in medical terminology
Knowledge of medical coding
Knowledge of HIPAA
Working knowledge of common prescription medications that treat conditions and diseases for a patient population
Working knowledge with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for real-time collaboration
Physical Requirements:
Full range of body motion, including handling and transferring patients, manual and finger dexterity; including eye-hand coordination
Requires standing, walking, pushing, bending, kneeling, and reaching at arm’s length and overhead in a clinic for prolonged periods of time
Requires ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to lift and move patients and medical equipment as needed
Requires ability to lift/carry up to 15 lbs
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to operate a computer and telephone
Have own means of transportation
Key Attributes/ Skills (FOR JOB POSTING ONLY):
Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of core values and guiding principles
An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments
Is able to work within our Better Health environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion
Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals
Demonstrated ability to handle data with confidentiality
Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams; ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be comfortable communicating with patients, providers, health plans, and internal/external stakeholders
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Must be results-oriented with a focus on quality execution and delivery
Appreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity toward target patient populations