What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Fredonia Medical Office position at UPMC?
Join our dedicated team at GLPP Fredonia, where LPNs play an essential role in delivering compassionate, high‑quality care to our patients and their families. We’re seeking a motivated nursing professional who values teamwork, continued learning, and active participation in creating a positive clinical environment. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with physicians, support diverse patient needs, and contribute to the smooth, safe operation of our practice. If you’re looking to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and become part of our UPMC community.
This full-time position will work Monday through Friday, typically from 8:00am to 5:00pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. Occasional travel to locations in Dunkirk, Cassadaga, and Silver Creek may be required based on staffing needs.
Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus up to $7500.
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to internal and system-wide competencies, behaviors, policies and procedures to ensure efficient work processes.
- Actively participate in monthly/departmental meetings and share ideas and suggestions for operational improvements.
- Maintains competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences with necessary documentation
- Conducts interviews with patient to answer questions related to healthcare problems and provides necessary counseling utilizing all resource persons and materials available.
- Administers medications and vaccines as ordered by attending physician and keeps abreast of changes in requirements for immunization, flu vaccines and allergy injections.
- Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for patients and their families.
- Assists physician in patient examination and performs specialized procedures.
- Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs.
- Responsible for sterilization of office equipment and ordering of stock supplies and keeps appropriate records of same.
- Performs laboratory duties assuring compliance with OSHA and CLIA.
- Identifies and communicates educational needs of patients to their physician and does teaching in these areas upon his/her request.
- Complies with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
- Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.