Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Oncology - MOB - 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 to ensure all necessary information is available for the physician.
• 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 messages as needed.
• Manages 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, as well as clinical duties such as 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 and protects operations by keeping patient care information secure.
• Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements of the medical assistant role.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations and maintains clean, fully supplied exam rooms.
• Ensures proper infection control and daily exam room cleaning.
• Orders medical supplies as needed and maintains inventory of clinical supplies.
• Provides explanations and education to patients.
• May manage phone triage of patient concerns as applicable.
• 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

• Demonstrates knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide culturally specific patient care and education.
• Effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication, and maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.