Medical Office LPN- Primary Care Department- Carmel, NY - Nuvance Health : Job Details

*Description* *****$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals, pro-rated for Part-time!***** **Minutes away from Danbury, CT! Connecticut LPN's are encouraged to apply. Nuvance Health will reimburse for the cost of obtaining NY licensure.* *Medical Office LPN position in the Primary Care department in Carmel, NY**40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts Monday through Friday; 7:45 AM- 6PM Hours Vary** ** Summary: Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed health care provider. Responsibilities:* Greet patients in waiting area, escort patients to clinical areas; escort patients to check-out* Answer patient questions with regard to day's appointment, treatments and follow-up* Telephone call-backs, and telephone care as directed by physician/provider and RN* Patient counseling and education as directed by provider (verbal, brochures, handouts)* Focus on patient needs while maintaining an organized and efficient workflow as established by Nuvance Health's policies and standards. Responsible for HPN and NYSIIS immunization registration reprinting and account updates* Ensure that patients have follow up testing and appointment with physicians.* Preparation of medical record in advance of appointment.* Assists patients with the completion of patient summaries, medication/allergy reconciliation at every office visit, history forms, and in obtaining appropriate treatment consents.* Prepare patient and exam room; chaperone and assist physician/provider with examination, procedures and treatments if needed.* Administer and document injections, dispense and document medications as directed by physician/provider.* Labeling and handling of labs, paps, cultures, biopsies and other specimens; Preparation of laboratory and imaging requisitions.* Assist with coordination of further patient care and follow-up, and carry out tasks as directed by RN and/or physician/provider. This may include communication with patient, hospital, labs, imaging centers, pharmacies, physician offices, insurance plans.* Clean and prepare exam room for next encounter.* Performs other duties as required. Required:* Basic Life Support (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:* Minimum Experience: one year.* Proficiency in multiple languages.* Phlebotomy.* EKG.Education Required:* HS Graduate or Equivalent.* Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.Working Conditions:Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Some occupational riskPhysical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PCOrg Unit: 1321Department: Carmel PracticeExempt: NoSalary Range: $25.70 - $42.61 Hourly