Clinic Care Coordinator-LPN - OB GYN

Summary

Functions to serve as an advocate, educator and coordinator of services for at-risk patients.

Department Description

The Women's Health teams at Samaritan Health Services offer a full range of OB/GYN care including well-woman exams, contraception management, obstetric care, infertility treatment, menopause and hormones, continence therapy, pelvic prolapse therapy and repair, treatment for uterine disorders, treatment for menstrual disorders, treatment for gynecologic cancers and gynecologic/urologic surgery.

Experience/Education/Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon LPN license required.
• One (1) year experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Two (2) years LPN experience preferred.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in the following preferred:
  • Outpatient, ambulatory care and/or community healthcare.
  • Care coordination.
  • A primary care related setting.
  • Chronic conditions.
  • Electronic medical information systems.
• Bilingual preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a nonjudgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Physical Demands

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time): WALK - INCLINE, LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs, LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs, PULL (0-20 pounds force), CLIMB - STAIRS
• Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time): LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs, LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs, LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs, LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs, SQUAT, Repetitive KNEEL (on knees), REACH - Upward
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): SIT, WALK - LEVEL SURFACE, LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs, SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec), ROTATE TRUNK Sitting, ROTATE TRUNK Standing, FINGER DEXTERITY, PINCH Fingers, CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds, CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds, MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• Continually (67 - 100% of the time): STAND, BEND FORWARD at waist, REACH - Forward, GRASP Hand/Fist, PUSH (0-20 pounds force), PUSH (20-40 pounds force), PUSH (40-60 pounds force), PUSH (60 or more pounds force)