Optima Dermatology · 6 hours ago
Medical Assistant /Licensed Practical Nurse - Boardman
Boardman, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAdvanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center is a multi-site dermatology group seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join their growing team in Boardman, OH. The LPN will be responsible for patient triage, medication administration, and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care.
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Responsibilities
Accompany provider in room during patient visit
Patient Triage, to include, but not limited to vital signs; history; observational examination. LPN may interview, collect data, and make observations to contribute to the plan of care. The LPN may not make an independent nursing diagnosis or initiate a plan of care
Demonstrates true engagement and enthusiasm to provide nursing care for patients and families
Promotes an inclusive environment supportive of patient and family centered care
Accepts assignments for patient care within the scope of his/her preparation and within current standards of nursing practice
Collaborates as a member of the health care team, contributing toward a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes the attainment of patient goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and timely
Accurately obtains vital signs, elicits information about the patient's basic health status, administers relevant nursing care within scope of practice and as directed, and documents as appropriate in the electronic health record
Scribe document in EHR to include history of present illness, review of systems, physical exam findings, diagnostic assessment, and plan of care
Enter orders for procedures or labs, as directed by the provider
Enter billing information as determined by the type of office visit
Assist with procedures, as directed by provider
Treat all information and data utilized in the scope of the scribe position with complete confidentiality and security in compliance with governing HIPAA regulations
Provides general care to patients and administers prescribed medications and treatments
Maintain exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients
Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Educates patient / family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness
Greet patients and prepares them for physical examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests
Schedule follow-up appointments/procedures, as indicated by the provider
Communicate and interact professionally with others
Maintain accurate patient records
Responsible for reporting improperly operating medical equipment and instruments to supervisor
Responsible for following OSHA regulations
Regularly interacts with physicians and other departments to identify and resolve problems
Maintains patient, employee and clinic confidentiality
Administers medication as ordered and according to established policies and procedures
Performs routine tests that may include but is not limited to electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening, and the collection of specimens for laboratory testing and point of care
Participates in team-based care and patient education initiatives to support the health and wellness of patients
Offers basic instruction per protocol or as directed
Reinforces patient instruction as provided
Participates in telephone screening of patient calls; may provide instruction to patient when following approved protocol or as directed
Participates in prescription management tasks including preparation of new prescriptions and renewals requiring approval, prior authorizations, and medication reconciliation
Follows and practices all policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
State LPN Licensure
BLS Certification
Preferred
1 year of Dermatology experience
Company
Optima Dermatology
Optima Dermatology is revolutionizing health care service company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Max Puyanic
Executive Chairman
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2022-01-04
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