Columbia Medical Group
Full Time
Day Shift
730-500
Sign-On Bonus: 4000
Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center anchors an expansive health care network that includes nearly 600 physicians and advanced practice providers at nearly 80 locations across the Midlands of South Carolina, making it the region’s third largest employer. From general medicine and orthopaedics to oncology, cardiology and neurosurgery, these dedicated professionals combine the highest quality care with advanced medicine and state-of-the-art technology to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.
Job SummaryResponsible for providing nursing care to patients in a professional and courteous manner. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for patients under the direction of the manager/provider.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum Years of Experience: None Substitutable Education & Experience: None Required Certifications/Licensure: Current South Carolina license as a Licensed Practical Nurse; Basic first aid knowledge and current CPR certification Required Training: None Essential Functions Maintains a positive attitude. Has contact by phone, correspondence, or personal meetings with persons in other departments or outside the practice; tact is required in these contacts and the employee assumes the responsibility for harmonious relationships. Demonstrates the following: Appropriate communication of information to all ages. Infant – Birth to 1 year; Child – 1 year through 12 years; Adolescent – 13 years through 17 years; Adult – 18 years through 65 years; Geriatric – Over 65 years Responsiveness to all patients and office staff requests and needs. Performance of duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e., fire or disaster Provides/Performs Communication Telephones (Answer, Transfer) Orders/Messages Phone Triage Physician – Orders, Patient Issues, etc. Patient – Concerns, treatment, etc. Staff – Patient Care, Referrals, Precertification, etc. Understands and agrees to seek compliance with appropriate health and safety regulatory agencies Scheduling Referrals; Appointments; Ancillaries; Surgeries (Inpatient, Outpatient); Hospital Admissions Medical Records Documentation; Forms – Chart Structure; Chart Maintenance; Chart Filing/Pulling (Diagnostic Reports, Transcription, Correspondence); Image Files; Faxing; Copying; Mail In; Mail Out Lab Phlebotomy Specimen Collection and Processing Proficiency Testing Results Reporting Medication Management Intravenous Infusion per P&P Subcutaneously, Intramuscular Intradermal Orally, Topical, Suppository, Sublingual, Inhalants Storage and Handling Ordering/Maintaining Levels Duties & Responsibilities Patient Care Exam Room – Preparation & Maintenance Conducts Patient Interview Chaperone – Assists patients as needed Assisting/Performing minor procedures Triage (By telephone or in person) Implement Physician Orders Patient Education Results Reporting Clinical Documentation Operation of and responsibility for equipment (including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, ordering of supplies, log sheets and cleaning). General Office Equipment i.e. Fax, copier, etc. Patient Care Equipment i.e. BP, Temperature, Scales, etc. Specialized Equipment X-Ray; Bone Density; Ultrasound; Treadmill; Laboratory Equipment (Processing); Laser Equipment; Defibrillator; Holter Monitors; Cardiac Pacemakers; Other In-service/Education Certification/Licensure Competency Department Orientation Annual Training Log Sheets/ Audits Samples; Pharmacy; Mayday Equipment; Oxygen; Equipment Instruments Stock Appropriately – Maintain Levels Cleaning / Sterilization Knowledge of and usage Storage Leadership Provides Support and Guidance for Clinical Policies and Procedures Other Precertification/Authorization; Coding - E & M / Basic Visits; Office Procedures/ Complex Visits; Surgeries; Hospital Services; Correspondence; Statistical Reports; Accounts Payable; Payroll Performs all other duties as assignedWe are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgivenessEqual Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.