Licensed practical nurse lpn Jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Overview

Provide medical support assistance for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assist physician and other clinical staff with patient exams and procedures and provide healthcare support. Greets and assists patients as needed. Assist in obtaining, organizing, and maintaining patient files. Assists nursing and office staff with answering / returning patient phone calls. Assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Works in coordination with and as directed by Physician, Nurse or Office manager as various duties require.
• Escort patients to exam room; take history and vital signs as indicated.
• Prepare exam / treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Instruct patient in collection of samples, testing, and procedures.
• Schedule appointments, exams, surgeries and tests as needed.
• Screen and respond to triage calls and ensure follow-up by nurse or physician.
• Obtain and send medical reports and records from other healthcare providers as needed.
• Sterilize equipment and instruments as used daily. Clean and stock rooms as scheduled or necessary
• Attend required clinical meetings.
• Assists with obtaining prior authorizations for applicable procedures / tests and assists in completing FMLA and work release forms and other related forms.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures (if any) as ordered, coordinates lab samples to applicable outside labs for processing and completes / assists in the "in office" lab processing / reporting. Complete all applicable online and other lab requisitions necessary to accompany blood to outside labs.
• Administer injections, immunizations, medications, as directed by physicians.
• Assist physicians and other clinical staff with patient exams, treatments and in-office procedures.
• Assists physicians and other clinical staff with patient prescriptions.
• Assists with disposing of medical waste appropriately.
• Enter office orders / results and perform related support duties as assigned.
• Maintain patient privacy in all matters including written medical records and computer records.

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Qualifications

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

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