LPN

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Job description

Job Summary: The incumbent provides routine clinic nursing procedures and personal care services to patients. Competencies Patient Care Communication (verbal) Patient Service Detail Oriented Technical Skills Medical Terminology Essential Functions: Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight Assists Provider with patient examinations perform medical procedures, and wound care, as needed Administers and documents medication administration in patient chart example oral subconscious or intramuscular injection Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples Reviews Provider's orders, lab requests and close out tasks and provider or nurse and LPN buckets Interviews patient to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for provider Assist patients with scheduling follow appointments Complete and submit prior authorizations for imaging, medications, Nexplanon, Paragard, procedures Processes patient referral requests and Conducts insurance Verification for referrals Follow up on patient request as ordered by provider example medication refills telephone inquiries from affiliated agencies and other specialty providers as needed Maintains health department STD treatment lists and verification records Communicate with affiliated agencies regarding test results and updates on patients, maintenance of Health Department. STD Tx lists and verification of Tx Supports Chronic Care Management Team Assist with stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies Assist in administering Covid-19 testing and education Sterilizes equipment and supplies Maintains crash cart to ensure all medications and supplies are current Act as back up for patient flow Meeting with pharmaceutical representative and receiving medications and aiding with connecting with providers Oversees Vaccine for Children (VFC) Maintains medical equipment and monitors need of equipment. Assist with onboarding on new CMAs Participates in community education programs and Health fairs Administers and coordinate flu vaccine clinics Provides education to patients as needed Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum One (1) year certificate from college or technical school for Licensed Graduate Practical Nursing; One year of practical experience in a community health center or an allied health field environment, preferred. Strong customer service focus Effective verbal communication skills Teamwork orientation Organized and able to manage competing priorities Good judgment Resourcefulness in problem solving Able to take and follow through with delegated tasks and accountability

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