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*Description*

*Medical Office LPN position in the Endocrinology department in Wappingers Falls, NY*

*Full time 40 hours per week 8 hour shifts Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm*

*Summary:*

*To assist the physician or APRN in providing medical care to the patients of the Office Practice.*

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*Responsibilities:*

•Prepares materials, supplies, equipment and the patient to assist the physician or the advanced practitioner with the patient's medical exam.

•Obtains the patients history and basic medical data such as vital signs temperature, height & weight, vision & chief complaint.

•Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care & suture removal.

•Assures the examination area is clean and fully stocked after each patient use. Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned.

•Collects, prepares and analyzes patient specimens as directed by the physician or advanced practitioner.

•Performs tasks in the EMR, including but not limited to working the clinical, Rx and clerical pools.

•Maintains infection control standards as directed by Infection Control and Quality Improvement Policies and Procedures

•Instructs the patient and family on how to perform physician recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress & note symptom changes.

•Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up, advise them of test results or relay a physician's instructions.

•Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices' and Nuvance Health Medical Practice missions through a process of total quality improvement.

•Completes all meaningful use requirements.

•Coaches and educates colleagues in office regarding procedures and techniques as new members join the group.

•Performs pathology and other audits as assigned by supervisor.

•Demonstrates and maintains practice-based competencies for in-office surgical procedures if applicable. This includes procedure setup, patient prepping with sterile technique, patient recovery and room turnover under RN direction.

•Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with Nuvance Health Medical Practice service excellence standards.

•Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

•Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of starting.

* Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.

* Basic medical knowledge and terminology.

* Computer skills/data entry.

* Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vitals.

* Vaccine administration and medication preparation.

Preferred:

* Minimum Experience: one year.

* Proficiency in multiple languages.

* Phlebotomy.

* EKG.

Education Required:

* HS Graduate or Equivalent.

* Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC

Org Unit: 1134

Department: Endocrinology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.