What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at One to One Health?
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Duties:
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patients; recording medical history; confirming the purpose of the visit.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary, and escorting a patient to the exam room.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
- Deliver overall support for Providers and clinic operations.
- Instruct patients on the collection of any necessary samples and tests
- Give injections, administer prescribed medications as directed by the provider and in accordance with nursing standards
- Observe patients, charting and report changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and take any necessary action
- Ensure that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely matter and forward charts as appropriate.
- Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
- Arrange referrals to a specialist and obtain pre-authorizations when directed by the Provider.
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms for patient intake.
- Assist with lab testing and Phlebotomy.
- Assist providers in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
- Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about treatment.
- Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipts.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates Degree/Certification, or cumulative experience.
- Active unrestricted LPN license in state of clinic location.
- Phlebotomy skills are required
- Professional appearance always
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and stand/sit for extended periods of time
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Experience with EMR systems
- Adaptable in differing situations.
- Able to multi-task and work independently.
- Professionalism, teamwork, and organizational skills
- BLS certified