LPN- MWMG Primary Care & OB/GYN- Stafford, VA
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for LPN nursing services in a physician office practice to control patient flow for physician, obtain and document patient vitals, perform EKG strips, and other nursing duties as assigned.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
* Provides general nursing care to patients to include obtaining and documenting patient vitals (height, weight, BP).
* Rooms patients. Facilitates patient flow throughout the office.
* Assists Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
* Obtains patient history, chief complaint and vitals and documents in medical record.
* Ensures adequate materials and supplies are available at all times.
* Provides patient and family education as appropriate.
* Responds to and provides guidance for return calls to patients for patient treatment related phone inquiries.
* Ensures patient appointments are assigned according to risk and severity.
* Maintains/reviews patient charts, records and other pertinent documents and reports.
* Establishes and maintains high standard for customer satisfaction and customer service.
* Schedules patient appointments for office visits.
* Assists patients with scheduling of procedures, tests, and radiological exams. Obtains authorization for procedures and studies as required.
* Schedules patient surgeries.
* Ensures necessary films are available for surgeries and appointments.
* Learns front office functions, providing backup support and coverage as required.
* Fills out disability forms for MD/PA to review and sign.
* Works with third party payors to obtain authorization/pre-certification for surgeries, diagnostic testing, and other procedures ordered by physician.
* Rotates/provides coverage for clinical staffing needs in various Mary Washington Medical Group practices.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Valid LPN License from Virginia required.
* AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
* Experience working in a Physician Office preferred.
* Previous experience with practice specialty preferred.
* Must have knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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