Gotham

Clinical Support, LPN- Allergy and Asthma

Galen Medical Group - All Other Employees

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Full-time | On-site

Work facility: Not Specified

Job Description

Description:

Summary/Objective:

Collaborates with the provider to determine the needs of the patient and assists the provider with providing quality medical care to the patients.

Essential Functions:

  • Interviews patients and measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height.
  • Collects data accurately and sees that all information is transferred to patient chart correctly.
  • Prepares examination and treatment rooms for examination of patients.
  • Ensures instruments are clean and sterilized.
  • Hands instruments and materials to provider and assists with minor office procedures as directed by provider.
  • Calls medical facilities or departments to schedule outpatient testing or procedures for admission.
  • Handles pre-certification for admissions and/or procedures or coordinates with pre- certification coordinator.
  • Returns patient calls and places prescription refill calls under the direction of provider of care.
  • Performs EKG’s, venipuncture and various in-house laboratory procedures. Acts as a phlebotomist as needed following standard procedures. Completes proper requisition for laboratory processing and charge billing.
  • Recognizes abnormal results upon review of lab and test results. Interacts with provider regarding patient education and follow up regarding results.
  • Assists with health education on the patient’s level of understanding.
  • Performs all duties in compliance with Galen clinical policies and OSHA standards.


Other Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Ensures that adequate supplies are maintained at location at all times.
  • Maintains clean and neat work area.
  • Make recommendations for any improvements in operation of the clinical systems.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Assist other personnel in the performance of their duties as assigned and as workload permits.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Promote the mission, vision, and values of Galen Medical Group.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all patient, medical, financial, and legal information.
  • Report to work on time and as scheduled.
  • Wear identification during work hours.
  • Represent the organization in a positive & professional manner.
  • Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Comply with all organization policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
  • Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as directed by your manager.
  • Consistently demonstrate the value of team concept.
  • Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities.
  • Complete assignments efficiently and in a timely manner.
  • Understands and abides by OSHA, HIPAA & CLIA standards.


Requirements:

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Graduate of a licensed practical nurse program from a nationally accredited institution.
  • Must have an active LPN license in the State of Tennessee or any other participating compact state.


Experience:

  • Must have previous clinical and phlebotomy experience.
  • Must be BLS trained and certified at all times.
  • Ability to document in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner.
  • Must be computer literate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.


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