Bossier City, LA
36 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Location: Bossier Family MedicinePosition: Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Job SummaryA Licensed Practical Nurse deals directly with patients, their families, providers, and other office staff on a daily basis.   The LPN must be responsible for maintaining patient information such as medical history, results of tests and examinations, coordinating preventative health maintenance, all within the confines of the electronic medical record/chart.  The LPN must also maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with all HIPAA compliance rules and regulations.  The LPN must be comfortable with computers and be able to gather and analyze data related to the patient’s care.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities:1. Triage patients and accurately enter information in the chart to assist the provider with treatment of patient2. Assess patient needs and communicate appropriately to the provider3. Keep flow of patient care moving in an efficient manner to accommodate the best use of the provider’s time with the patient4. Perform CLIA- waved testing5. Administer injectable medications6. Perform IV7. Assist patients with their individual requests / needs8. Assist providers with treatment and care of patients: i.e. procedure room or exam room9. Answer phones professionally and process phone requests timely and efficiently10. Follow up with patient on test results and any other information from the provider11. Process incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and computerized messages12. Assist Patient Care Coordinator, as needed, to accomplish the goals of the team13. Review patients charts to ensure all preventative health screenings have been completed14. Call patients to coordinate labs and tests needed per recommendations/physician orders15. Other duties as required, by management, to support clinic operations
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:1. General office skills for processing mail, faxes, forms, and other documentation related to patient care2. Professional phone etiquette3. Knowledge of medical terminology4. Interpersonal / human relations skills5. Customer service skills6. Ability to maintain schedules7. Ability to maintain confidentiality8. Ability to exert physical effort, standing, lifting, and carrying materials or equipment9. Ability to file and retrieve information10. Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner11. Ability to educate patient / family / caregiver on necessary health situations12. Ability / willingness to adhere to the established departmental standards13. Assumes responsibility for required continuing education and licensure renewals.
Minimum Qualifications:1. High School Diploma2. LPN License3. Proficient computer skillsPlease note this position is posted on behalf of our partner practices. This individual will be working at the specific practice that is mentioned in the above details and will not be a direct employee of Aledade, Inc. so will therefore not be eligible for the benefits available to Aledade employees.  
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