Clinic LPN - Crossroads Family Medicine

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately documents history, chief complaint, current medications, B/P, temperature and pulse of patients.
• Accurately documents interventions and patients’ responses, following established protocols.
• Affords assistance in assessing the patient’s physical and psychosocial status.
• Affords assistance to the Physician or Nurse Practitioner in the treatment of patients, appropriate documentation, and follow-up for referrals.
• Complies with the scope of LPN Practice and Clinic policy in the delivery of direct patient care.
• Provides for patient and family learning needs and documents appropriately.
• Intervenes appropriately in emergency situations.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Current License in the State of Mississippi.
• Experience: One-year experience in a medical office preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work as a team-member and without direct supervision. Proficient with medical support skills. Knowledge of state and federal requirements in health care. Ability to use computer. Courteous and polite when working with public and fellow associates. Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Physical and Mental Effort: Minimal to strenuous physical exertion with some bending, stooping and lifting. Must have ability to concentrate on detailed jobs, handle interruptions and meet deadlines in a busy office situation. Moderate stress in dealing with busy office schedules and the public. Requires good communication skills, courtesy, discretion and confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Environmental and Working Conditions: Normally works in a comfortable office setting. Constant contact with the public. Subject to exposure to infectious conditions and biohazardous materials. 40 hours a week with overtime as needed.