*This position will float between our Valley Health Milton and Hurricane office locations, travel is required. The schedule would be: Monday/Tuesday at Milton location and Wednesday/Thursday at Hurricane location, with alternating every other Friday. The position will be based in Family Medicine/Quick Care at Milton and primarily OB at Hurricane.*  Job Summary: The emphasis of the position is to handle day-to-day patient care within the setting of a primary care health center under the supervision of an RN/Clinical Manager and provider. 

Job Duties: 

Initial triage of patients regarding urgency of presenting problems.Collect and record complete first order data (history and basic vital signs) before a patient is presented to the provider.Assist provider as required in treatment or examination of patient.Provide instruction to patients in areas of medications, diet, health maintenance and diagnostic tests.Record and observe provider orders.Make notations in EHR.Ensure patient comfort and well-being while at health center.Administer medications to patients according to provider orders.Assist in care coordination which may include obtaining test and referral results and communication with various entities including but not limited to community organizations, health plans, facilities and specialists. Proactively address needs of the patients and families through the concept of population management. Effectively communicates with all patients with specific attention to the vulnerable patient population. Provide self management support in the form of patient coaching and motivational interviewing when appropriate.Acknowledges the importance of a team approach when providing patient care. Communicates and coordinates effectively when providing patient care. Actively participates in the medical home care team which is comprised of clinical and non-clinical staff working together towards a common goal: delivering quality care to our patients.Maintain compliance with the organization’s confidentiality policy in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:  

Some work outside in the elements, depending on the event Attend events as requested by the outreach team Travel to multiple sites and events as they occur Access to the company vehicle, but some personal car use may be needed Evenings and weekends required when events occur 

Qualifications:            

Graduate of LPN Accredited Program Must maintain appropriate state licensureGood organization and ability to multitask. Friendly personality with the desire to work with the public.