Licensed Practical Nurse - Pulmonary Med - Full Time - Days

About the role

Enables the physician to provide quality patient care and assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient flow during clinic hours.
• Documents review of systems; measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight, and height; updates past and current medical, social, and family history; abstracts new procedures; reviews and updates medication lists at each visit.
• Correctly records patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participates with the registered nurse in determining nursing care needs based on collection and interpretation of data relevant to the health status of a client.
• Prepares patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records.
• Accesses and navigates websites or calls outside facilities to obtain necessary information.
• Refills medications per MD’s orders and pre-authorizes medications, including communicating with the patient, pharmacy, or insurance company as needed.
• Maintains pharmacy cabinet and records patient samples.
• Completes patient assistance paperwork/requests as needed.
• Performs basic triage per specific office protocol procedures.
• Returns calls and responds to MyChart as needed.
• Works in-baskets, daily workflow logs, and work queues in EMR/Practice Management system.
• Answers incoming calls, schedules appointments, checks patients in and out, and completes pre-certifications for prescriptions, procedures, and surgeries.
• Operates EKG, cardiac monitors, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests, including phlebotomy, cast removal, and injections of controlled substances (licensed LPN/RN only).
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Adheres to legal responsibilities and requirements of the medical assistant role.
• Prepares and maintains clean, fully supplied exam rooms, ensuring proper infection control and daily cleaning.
• Orders and maintains inventory of medical and clinical supplies.
• Provides patient education and may manage phone triage of patient concerns.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
• Current LPN license in the State of Ohio.
• 1-3 years of LPN experience required; physician office experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Skills

• Knowledge and ability to provide culturally specific patient care and education.
• Effective communication with peers, utilizing appropriate channels, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Evidence of continuing professional growth.
• Ability to accept and implement change.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.