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JOB TITLE: LPN

DEPARTMENT: Urology

STATUS: Full Time Non-Exempt (Hourly)

REPORTS TO: Practice Director

SHIFT/CORE HOURS: Monday-Friday (4 days a week 10 hour days) Day off varies each week. 7:00AM-5:30PM

Travel: Must Travel to Kingston location 4 times per month

Exciting Careers Await at Premier Medical Group!

Who We Are

We are a physician-owned, multi-specialty medical practice with strong roots in the Hudson Valley. At Premier Medical Group, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding, quality healthcare across our community and beyond. Our large and diverse network is comprised of over 500 dedicated team members working across 16 locations, including a robust team of 100 providers offering care in 14 distinct specialties.

We pride ourselves on delivering the latest in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, compassionate care, and a team-oriented approach. If you're passionate about making a difference and being part of a team committed to improving community health, we want YOU to join us!

The LPN functions under the supervision and guidance of the Physician and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. The LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the New York State Department of Education. Individual must be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy. Position requires excellent customer service skills with patients, and their families, other staff, physicians, vendors, and the public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Assists physicians with patient office visits, including rooming patients, recording vital signs, reconciling medication lists according to provider protocols, and enters accurate past and current medical history into patient’s electronic medical record.

+ Administration of medication/vaccines in accordance with physician orders and The Five Rights of Medication Administration.

+ Performs select clinical tests; such as glucose finger sticks and A1C testing

+ Performs administrative task including but not limited to; completion of forms, prescription refills according to physician protocols, sending referrals, communication with patients, obtaining prior authorizations, chart verification prior to patient appointments and obtaining any pertinent medical information/documentation from outside providers or previous physicians.

+ Compiles and assists provider with the follow up of lab/imaging results and reports to patients as directed in a timely manner.

+ Responsible for organization, cleaning and re-stocking of exam rooms.

+ Demonstrates appropriate use and disposal of hazardous waste.

+ Fields patient phone calls, electronic messages and triages, prioritizes messages and responds accordingly.

+ Assists with requests/obtains patient medical records.

+ Demonstrates proper infection control procedures and follows universal precautions.

+ Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the possibility of medical errors.

+ Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

+ Current NYS LPN license required.

+ Experience as an LPN in a physician’s office, preferably in Internal Medicine.

+ Current Infection Control Certificate is required.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

+ Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.

+ Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk.

+ Familiarity with EMR systems preferred.

+ Flexibility to work one Saturday per month

+ Travel to any of the Premier Medical Group locations may be necessary upon request.

What we offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., life insurance, disability)

• 22 paid time off days (including holidays) at start, with growth over time

• 401(k) with up to 5% Employer Contribution/Profit Sharing

• Education Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support

• ...And Much More!

Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer