LPN - Gynecology Oncology

Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Niverville
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

Department/Unit:HBD - Maternal-Fetal PracticeWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary range: $24/hr. - $28.76/hr.

LPN - Full Time
Gynecology Oncology - Women's Health Office
Work schedule: Monday - Friday
Albany, NY

We are seeking an LPN to help our clinic run efficiently and smoothly by helping with care coordination for patients who require chemotherapy, radiation, imaging studies and referrals to other specialists.

Gynecologic Oncology providers care for patients with Ovarian, Uterine, Cervical, Vaginal and Vulvar cancers. This is a special population of patients who often require involved treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and lots of coordination to complete their treatment plans. This position is part of a team of providers including 2 MDs and 1 RN who collectively care for the patients and work closely together.

Under the direction of the attending physician, RN, RN Supervisor, the LPN will provide direct patient care and assist in the following clinical functions to all providers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtains 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 issues
• Retrieval of medical records for new and established pts including imaging studies, clinic and hospital records
• Prior authorization for imaging studies and medications
• Arrangement of referrals to other specialties
• Working closely with RN to complete clinical tasks Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/G.E.D. - 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.
  • LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - requiredThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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