For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.

Pay Rate: $20.45-$33.67 hourly

The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.

When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.

Job Description:

The LPN will assist in preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, administering medications and facilitating general communication with patients under the direction of an FHP physician.

* Assesses and prepares patients for exams and/or minor surgical procedures/sets up surgical trays for the procedures to be performed.

* Provides assistance to physician in a professional manner.

* Communicates with patient/family in an effort to gather necessary medical and social information.

* Develops and maintains patient relations by making patient feel at ease while escorting them to the exam room for purpose of physician exam.

* Communicates with hospital, labs, outside agencies to obtain and give needed data. Makes referrals, schedules appointments/surgeries, and obtains pre-certs/authorizations as necessary.

* Practices and promotes positive interpersonal and intradepartmental relations.

* Answers patient phone calls and accurately records messages.

* Works efficiently and accurately on routine tasks.

* Maintains patient charts, copies various forms and records as requested.

* Stocks and cleans exam rooms, monitors and orders supplies appropriately.

* Understands and operates office and surgical equipment.

* Collects laboratory specimens and accurately performs lab tests specific to the practice.

* Keeps accurate and orderly patient records.

* Assists with wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, etc.

* Maintains and cleans/sterilizes surgical instruments.

* Understands and follows HIPAA/CLIA/OSHA regulations relating to the practice.

* Disposes bio hazardous waste and contaminated/outdated medical supplies according to organizational policy.

* Maintains the privacy of patient information and security of all records.

* Attends meetings and participates in QA activities as well as training and educational sessions.

* Maintains composure/professionalism during emergency situations.

* Maintains constant patient flow, alleviating downtime, and working in patients, procedures, etc. as necessary.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

* LPNs must have a degree from an accredited school of nursing.

* Completion of the LPN phlebotomy course required.

* Valid license to practice professional nursing in the state of Ohio. OPNES APNES certification required.

* Previous experience in a physician setting preferred.

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.