Clinical LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- Stroke/Memory Care

• Work-Life Balance (no overnight shifts)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Legal Plans
• Wellness Program
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays 
• Free Onsite Parking at All Locations

Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location:  Dent Tower - Amherst, NY

Responsibilities:

• Support patient care with an emphasis on patient response; maintains liaison with physicians and practice administration to ensure efficient and effective patient care services.
• Confers with the patient to obtain accurate information for records, explains procedures;’ ensure completion of chart information prior to examination by provider. Accurate documentation in Chart/EMR after each patient is seen and/or assisted is crucial to the patients continued follow-up.
• If patient is requesting prescription; chart/EMR information must be checked to confirm accuracy and legitimacy of request. Please note drug allergies, contact number and pharmacy information. Once information is received the appropriate phone calls should be made to pharmacy, etc. in the order deemed most crucial.
• Assists in completion of insurance/compensation/disability/prior authorization forms.
• Coordinates scheduling with medical secretary.
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition; set up, clean and disinfect examination rooms; monitor and ensure appropriate inventory of medical supplies in examination rooms; replenish as required
• Contributes to patient care through patient and family education, distributing recourse literature and community service recommendations and referrals as needed.
• May be required to escort and/or transport patients to the examination room and other clinic locations, if necessary
• May be required to assist with bio-hazard cleanup (i.e. restroom, waiting area, exam room following universal precautions/kits)
• Maintains competence through continuing education and in-service training.

EEO Statement: DENT Neurologic Institute is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.