Clinic LPN, True North Family Care

About the Role

Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with all aspects of patient visits, performing routine clinical tasks and facilitating communication between patients and providers.

Responsibilities

• Room patients to obtain vitals, history of present illness (HPI), review patient history, and reconcile medication.
• Prepare charts for physician or provider and document information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure results are available from any testing performed since the last office visit.
• Maintain sterilized and stocked exam rooms, labs, procedure rooms, and medical equipment.
• Log and perform daily quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure medical equipment is in good working order and report malfunctions to the Clinic Practice Manager.
• Order testing, laboratory procedures, process referrals, communicate results to patients, and answer messages as directed by the physician or provider.
• Order and document prescriptions (new and refills) according to physician or provider specifications.
• Provide phlebotomy services, collect specimens, label, complete lab forms, and perform basic tests.
• Assist with examinations, minor surgical, and special procedures.
• Perform patient education.
• Order medical supplies to maintain required levels and keep accurate, documented inventory.
• Occasional travel to other offices for sufficient coverage.
• Adapt assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate physical, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Adhere to safety protocols and use assistive devices for lifting.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Comply with DRH policy regarding required vaccinations and respirator/fit testing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of a licensed practical nursing program.
• One year of nursing experience in a healthcare clinic setting preferred.
• Previous EMR experience preferred.
• Current unencumbered LPN license in the State of Oklahoma or Multistate Licensure in a Party state.
• For positions requiring travel, a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Skills

• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Basic computer skills, including email and EMR navigation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to urgent situations.
• Accuracy in executing physician or provider orders.
• Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques.

Additional Information

This is a safety-sensitive position as defined by Oklahoma law. Applicants cannot test positive for THC in pre-employment or any subsequent drug tests, even with a valid medical marijuana card. Required vaccinations and respirator/fit testing are conditions of employment, with exemptions available upon request.