What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN- Occupational Medicine position at Effingham Hospital, Inc.?
Description
Benefits:
- Retirement plans 403 (b) and 457
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Hospital Discount
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Extended Days off (Sick time)
- Employee assistance program
- Strive365 Wellness Program
- Basic Life insurance (Employer Paid)
- Voluntary Life insurance/Accident/Critical Illness
- Disability (LTD and STD)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Legal and ID Shield
- Discounted Gym membership
- Cafeteria Payroll Deduction
- Employee Perks Program
- Student Loan Relief and Assistance
- Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
- Bereavement Leave
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the ECB Occupational Manager, the Occupational Medicine Clinician will perform the registration for patients presenting for services, administer charges for procedures, maintain documentation, be willing for on the job training in Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with The Joint Commission, OSHA, DOT, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Must communicate with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. Position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
- Performs registration for all patients presenting for service.
- Uses appropriate clinical judgment in delivering care and in emergency situations.
- Obtains, inputs, and transcribes accurate patient data in a timely manner.
- Completes necessary forms including proper documentation/signatures, insurance information, either on paper, or on scanner.
- Enters data into the computer with minimal errors.
- Performs as a cashier for payments and maintains cash receipts with accuracy.
- Scan of all records into electronic medical records.
- Perform DOT, Non-DOT and E-screen Drug testing with proper technique and competency.
- Perform Breath Alcohol testing with proper technique and competency.
- Performs Audio-testing with competency.
- Order or administers immunizations as ordered by physicians and may be required by regulatory agencies and infection control policies.
- Understands the process for following up with the Physician/provider.
- Uses proper technique to perform Phlebotomy for blood collection.
- Answers telephone(s) using appropriate Customer Service skills.
- Schedules appointments for the ECB OM department.
- Act as an ambassador for the facility by interacting with clients, family members, and staff in a friendly caring manner.
- Ensures adherence to proper infection control, OSHA and safety standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned/needed/required.
- Provides support for other team members when needed.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All information is subject to verification. False answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet conditions of employment may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
- All Employees are to be COVID-19 Vaccinated or approved for a Religious or Health Exemption.
- All employees must be screened daily at COVID-19 screening stations (ER entrance and Therapy entrance) prior to the start of the shift and comply with mandatory face masking.
- All employees are required to successfully complete criminal background check and or fingerprint background check if applicable for position.
- All employees must possess and maintain a valid and active incumbent Georgia Licensure and or certification based on Job description eligibility requirements.
- All employees must comply with EHS drug-free workplace policy and successfully pass pre-employment and post-employment drug screening requirements.
- All employees must wear proper PPE based on their designated Job Title:
Materials Management, Environmental Services, and Maintenance staff must wear back brace while lifting anything 25 pounds or higher.
Care Center direct resident care staff must wear a back brace and gait belt at all times while on duty.
Clinical staff are required to wear proper PPE designated to their function and duties.
- All employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before the start of employment and during employment tenure.
Requirements
Minimum Level of Education: Education level equivalent to completion of high school, and completion of Licensed Practical Nurse Training course or Registered Nurse.
Formal Training: Management skills with experience in planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating, interviewing, counseling, and verbal and written communications.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Must have and maintain an unencumbered current Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse license or Registered Nurse license, or Medical Assistant Certification, and Basic Life Support CPR certification.
Work Experience: Six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
