Intake LPN - Float

Queens, NY

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS), a prominent and respected Oncology/Hematology group, is seeking an Intake LPN to join a well-established and growing pure sub-specialty practice with academic affiliation. Practice manages a freestanding outpatient Cancer Center with extensive chemotherapy administration, Radiation Oncology, Pharmacy and Research department.

In this role you will:

• Float between NYCBS locations as needed.
• Follow all New York Cancer and Blood Specialists policies and procedures.
• Update and maintain all electronic patient records and assist in transitioning hard copy records to digital format.
• Record patient information such as vital signs, weight and changes in medical history prior to each appointment.
• Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments.
• Work in the front office taking care of tasks such as answering phone calls and greeting patients as they enter the facility.
• Assist in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed.
• Measure and records vital signs.
• Record patient interview, history, and chief complaint.
• Provide patient education with regards to medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special diets.
• Prepare patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests.
• Assist physician with exams
• Perform Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens.
• Perform basic lab tests.
• Perform EKGs.
• Administer and documents medication under a physician’s order and follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medical error.
• Other duties as assigned.

We require:

• Current NYS LPN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Previous experience in a lead role or demonstrated potential to act in a lead capacity.
• Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
• Proficiency in OncoEMR.
• Travel to any of the NYCBS locations.

Hours: Monday-Friday

Salary up to $36 per hour based on experience. Benefits including Tuition Reimbursement, Health Insurance on day 1 of employment, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO time, 8 paid holidays (2 floating) and more.
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