What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Addiction Treatment position at 2nd Chance Clinic?
2nd Chance Clinic is an outpatient addiction treatment organization in Lexington serving adults in the greater central Kentucky area. We are currently seeking a full time Nurse to be part of our clinic team.
The following are a list of responsibilities and duties
- Patient interaction and customer service
- Complete assessments of patients
- Maintaining medication inventory
- Preparation, dispensing and administration of medication
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions
- Provide medication education
- Coordinate patient care with providers
- Maintain and complete required documentation
- Office organization and administration
- Perform observed urine collection
- Perform routine venipuncture (if trained)
- Adhering to regulations and legislation
- Interview patients and document basic medical history
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Update and file medical records and insurance prior authorizations
- Arrange for laboratory services
- Collate patient charts and complete appropriate documentation
- Perform intake examinations
- Liaise with other organizations regarding insurance, patient care plan, or documents
- Handle accounts receivable and produce daily balance sheet
- Prepare and clean clinic and treatment rooms
- Inventory supplies for purchasing
- Organize, track and prepare encounter forms for billing
- Report perceived issues to supervisors immediately
- Assist physicians with administrative duties
- Organize and track billing encounters
- Other duties as assigned
- LPN license in the State of Kentucky
- 1-2 years experience in methadone treatment preferred
- Phlebotomy experience preferred
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Social perceptiveness and service oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
- Exemplary attention to detail
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental insurances available through Aflac
- PTO accrual
- 6 Paid Holidays annually
- Paid PTO day for your birthday