What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office LPN Primary Care department- New Canaan, CT position at Nuvance Health Med Practice CT?
Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time
A medical office LPN position is available in our Primary Care practice in New Canaan, CT. The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week, with variable shifts between 7:45am-5:30pm.
Job Summary:
To assist the physician or physician assistant in providing primary medical care to patients of the Office Practice.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares materials, supplies, equipment and the patient to assist the physician or the physician assistant with the patient's medical exam.
- Obtains the patient's history and basic medical data such as vital signs, temperature, height & weight, vision & chief complaint.
- Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care & suture removal.
- Collects, prepares and analyzes patient specimens as directed by the physician or physician assistant.
- Instructs the patient and family on how to perform physician-recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress & note symptom changes.
- Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up, advise them of test results or relay a physician's instructions.
- Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practice's and WCMG missions through a process of total quality improvement.
- Completes all meaningful use requirements.
- Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- BLS certification within 30 days of starting.
- Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
- Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
- Computer skills/data entry.
- Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vitals.
- Vaccine administration and medication preparation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum Experience: one year.
- Proficiency in multiple languages.
- Phlebotomy.
- EKG.
Working Conditions:
This position requires manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity. Working conditions are generally pleasant with little or no potential for occupational risk. Medium to heavy effort may be required, exerting up to 35 lbs. force.
Credentials:
BLS, LPN
Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
New Canaan, CT
