What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at The Kroger Company?
Job Info
Under the day to day direction of the on-duty nurse practitioner/physician assistant, the general purpose of this position is to maximize patient flow through the clinic while providing a stellar patient experience. Responsible for performing all the appropriate administrative tasks, including electronic health record (EHR) documentation, in accordance with company policy. Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. - Assist in maintaining a safe, quality-based, survey-ready healthcare environment as required to maintain Joint Commission Accreditation- Conduct biometric screenings
- Prepare and administer injections and immunizations prescribed by the provider on duty
- Assist with cerumen removal and nebulizer therapy procedures as ordered by the provider on duty
- Greet any customers or potential patients while in the front area or near the clinic
- Answer questions, following HIPAA guidelines while in the front area; consult with the provider for questions related to scope of services (i.e., what is in scope or out of scope)
- Utilize the Patient Queue, Appointment Tool, and Patient Kiosk systems to effectively manage waiting room flow
- Complete patient registration process per outlined best practice, which includes, but is not limited to, scanning insurance, government issued ID, obtaining consent forms collecting payment and outstanding balances
- Collect the patient or responsible party's insurance information, if applicable; collect payments and log in the EHR
- Scanning all appropriate documents or alert the provider if they need to complete the scanning
- Escort patients to the exam room. Collect and document patient's chief complaint, medical and medication history in the EHR
- Obtain vital signs and patient history and enter the data in the EHR in designated clinics with completed competencies
- Continue to process the patients in the waiting following appropriate clinic flow
- Provide waiting patients/potential patients guidance on registration, wait time, services that may be rendered, and payment methods
- Answer phones, responds to questions, complete call backs (including lab reviews) and return calls as necessary
- Clean and organize the clinic space daily. Including but not limited to: taking out trash, logging and putting away supply orders, cleaning the floor under counters and around furniture, cleaning examination rooms after patient visits, and equipment disinfection
- Participate in and prepare for off-site events as needed
- Put together weekly order for supplies for provider's approval
- Prepare packages, laboratory specimens, and mail for shipping
- If a float: Travel to designated clinics within a specified geographic area
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- High School Diploma or GED
- Any experience as LPN or similar role
- BLS Certification
- Valid licensed practical nurse (LPN) licensure
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent administrative, communication, and organizational skill with high attention to detail
- Basic math skills (i.e., counting, addition, and subtraction)
- Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced, team-based environment
- Excellent customer service, organizational, and task-management skills
- Any previous experience in retail, customer service, or healthcare
- Knowledge of infection control practices
Posting Date: 2026-07-21T22:42:47 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 13700 Colorado Blvd Thornton CO 80602