What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA?
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is a member of the interdisciplinary medical team of Family Health Center of Southern Oklahoma, Inc. He/She assists medical providers in the examination and treatment of patients and functions as a liaison between the medical staff, health information, laboratory and administrative departments.
LPN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Become familiar and proficient with electronic medical records software.
- Interviews patient to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.
- Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
- Assists physician with patient examination as needed.
- Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
- Documents services performed for billing purposes.
- Dresses wounds
- Applies compresses
- Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
- Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous, intravenous, or inter-muscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts.
- Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, oxygen suppliers, nebulizers, and IV’s.
- Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing
- Sterilizes equipment and supplies.
- Cleans rooms
- Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
- Responds to patient telephone inquiries by evaluating and responding to the patient's problems and questions.
- Follows up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional tests.
- Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
- Participates in provider care team meetings to comply with PCMH/Performance Improvement (P.I.), and Accountable Care Organization standards.
- Participates in Accountable Care Organization processes/meetings to meet standards for Medicare/Medicaid shared savings reimbursement.
- Participates in Uniformed Data Systems processes/meetings to meet standards for proper documentation and data collection according to Uniformed Data System Criteria.
- Participates in designated activities and projects for PCMH as assigned by the Medical Director.
- Becomes familiar with the process of documentation as well as screening for medical encounters.
- Screening and documentation
- Charts correct CPT codes for billing and diagnostics.
- Links correct diagnosis for referrals
- Be an active member of a care team.
- Maintains up to date required licensure and certifications.
- Follows Mission and Vision Statement
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor
