Kona Medical Consulting is currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse who will be joining Joyn Health. Below details are the position's requirements and qualifications:
Job Summary:

Qualifications:
Education Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of an
accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program that includes coursework in medical terminology, patient care, and pharmacology.
Required Skills

• Current basic knowledge of medical procedures, instruments and drugs. Knowledge of customer service, health care and confidentiality regulations, computer and equipment technology, clerical knowledge, knowledge of the English Language to speak, write, read, and understand policies, communications, medical orders, etc., general knowledge of the human body, and cultural awareness.
• Skills: Must be able to type 30 WPM
• Speaking skills to convey information; active listening skills to understand and respond appropriately; able to perform equipment maintenance and reassembly; complex problem solving skills; observation skills; mathematics skills to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and averaging problems; locating information skills to find, fill in, compare or summarize information found in related graphics and an electronic health record. Effective communications and writing skills as appropriate for the needs of a diverse audience. Good organizational skills to work under time constraints.
• Abilities: Organization and categorization to sort and group items such as stock or supplies. Information ordering to file alphabetically, or order patients chronologically. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Ability to comfortably and effectively interact with diverse populations. Must be able to handle patient and organization information in a confidential manner. Ability to demonstrate competency with a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system including but not limited to email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required while performing essential functions of the job.

Physical and Mental Abilities

• Required to perform and train others to perform the below standards.
• Reviews the chart of scheduled patents prior to the appointment to ensure all testing/correspondence is included andenters information to be part of the patient’s medical record (EMR/paper). In addition, begins the process of completing forms needed for appointments and retrieves a tickler file of information (if appointment was made two weeks prior).
• Initiates communication with patients on completing pre-appointment requirements (e.g., registration forms, lab tests, x-rays,) via patient preference.
• Readies patient rooms for visit, setting up necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and sterile fields as appropriate.
• Rooms patients with friendly greeting utilizing AIDET and 2 patient identifiers, prepares them for visit; coordinates patient flow into exam rooms in preparation for the visit, gathers and documents pertinent data (vitals, medications, allergies)from patient and enters information into the medical record.
• Maintains complete and accurate patient record: documents chief complaint and condition, verifies medical history,allergies, medications, vitals and all patient interactions and treatments administered.
• Performs basic procedures and tests including point of care testing, blood draws, vision tests, injections, preparation of specimens, dressing changes, and BLS.( basic life support)
• Assists providers with examination, treatment and basic procedures as necessary.
• Assists with or performs special procedures within limits of training and protocol under the supervision of a physician or licensed provider.
• Gathers and communicates medical information as directed by the provider and documents appropriately.
• Maintains tracking system for diagnostic tests.
• Assists physician/provider with management of patient test results.
• Facilitates the processing of prescriptions by performing a complete review of medications with the patient and updatingthe medication list with changes as appropriate.
• Administers appropriate immunizations and injections utilizing MCIR when appropriate.
• Cleans and disinfects treatment rooms after use, appropriately disposing of used equipment/supplies, removing and storing unneeded medical devices/equipment, remaking bed with clean linens/paper
• Ensures exam rooms are properly stocked with supplies at all times.
• Communicates with patients, physicians, other office staff to provide excellence in patient care experience, including pre- and post-appointment.
• Completes the patient visit by reviewing care plan instructions with the patient and scheduling next appointment where applicable.
• Participates in the quality/performance initiatives of the office.
• Assist patients with contracting, registration, and membership related functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.