LPN - Rheumatology

Job Description

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

OFFICE VISITS:

• Introduces self to patient while escorting patient into the exam room.
• Prepares the patient for exams and procedures.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Administers medications including all types of injections, IV therapy as needed and within the scope of licensure.
• Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as but not limited to: dressing wounds, performing catheterizations or applying compresses.
• Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately.
• Cleans and prepare medical treatment rooms for patient visits.
• Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice.
• Schedule follow-up appointments for patients as needed.
• Communicates delays effectively when necessary.

CHARTING:

• Enters patient information into the computer accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manages the physician's desktop accurately and in a timely and efficient manner.

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Provides clerical support to patients such as but not limited to making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations and answering telephones.
• Manages medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels.
• Must work under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of LPN school program
• Current licensure as LPN in state of New York
• BLS certified upon hire
• IV and/or phlebotomy skills highly preferred
• Completes competency skill checklist within first 3 months

Pay Range: $33.99 - $42.50 Hourly

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.