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$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time

*Medical Office LPN- Rheumatology department Norwalk, CT 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts, 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday.*

Summary:

To assist the physician or physician assistant in providing primary medical care to the patients of the Office Practice.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepares materials, supplies, equipment and the patient to assist the physician or the physician assistant with the patient's medical exam.

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

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

4. Collects, prepares and analyzes patient specimens as directed by the physician or physician assistant.

5. 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.

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

7. Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices' and WCMG missions through a process of total quality improvement.

8. Completes all meaningful use requirements.

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

10. 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: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Org Unit: 656

Department: NW Rheumatology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $27.37 - $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.