LPN - Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Office

Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

LPN - Full TimeInternal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Sports Medicine Office - Latham, NYWork schedule: Monday - Friday DaysOur Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Sports Medicine office is seeking a motivated and energetic LPN to join our dedicated team of healthcare providers!Under the direction of the attending physician, RN, Lead LPN or practice coordinator, the LPN will provide direct patient care and assist in the following clinical functions to all providers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Obtain and accurately record patient's vital signs
• Documents components of patient's history
• Communicates in an open and appropriate manner with patients, visitors and staff
• Participates in in-office procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
• Performs diagnostic CLIA waived testing
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood for lab testing
• Prescription call-backs per scope of practice
• Preps patient's chart for pertinent clinical information
• Maintains inventory of supplies, and keeps patient examination rooms stocked
• Adheres to AMC's regulatory compliance issuesMinimum Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Current NYS LPN licensure is required.
  • Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their family members or other employees within the work setting.The Division of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and Sports Medicine is located at 1019 New Loudon Road in Latham. Our division has 10 physicians and 16 medicine and pediatric residents. As a patient centered medical home primary care office, the division is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to our patients. We are committed to meeting all of our patients needs from medical to psychosocial. As a medicine and pediatrics office we see patients of all ages. The division is an energetic, fast-paced work environment. We strive to work together as a team to deliver exceptional patient care.

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