Physician Office LPN, McLeod Cardiology Sumter
Job Description1.
Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
2.
Assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on data collected through history, observation,physical exam, telephone triage and analysis of diagnostic data:
a) Performs direct patient care, i.
e.
triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge and follow-up instructions.
Prepares patient to be seen by physician.
b) Formulates the initial database by systematically collecting pertinent information through communication withpatient and family, observation and objective evaluation.
This includes vital signs, history, and chief complaint,and documentation of all relevant information in the patient's chart.
c) Records database in patient's medical record as appropriate.
d) Prepares medications and gives injections as ordered by the physician.
e) Assists physician with treatments and procedures as needed.
f) Provides for patient education appropriate to the situation.
g) Schedules testing and referral appointments for patients per physician instructions.
h) Consults with patient on telephone calls whether addressing the problem or referring the call to the physician.
i) Performs follow-up calls to patients as necessary.
3.
Performs other duties necessary in providing high quality patient care:
a) Cleans and straightens examination rooms between patients according to OSHA standards.
b) Keeps all necessary instruments clean and in examination rooms.
c) Sets up and maintains equipment and immediately notifies the physician office manager or appropriate personnel ofany malfunction.
d) Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates on drugs and vaccines and disposes of outdatedmedications.
Orders all medical supplies and assists drug representatives as needed.
e) Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all equipment needed to perform duties.
4.
Possesses skills and abilities required in a multifaceted environment in addition to those relating to nursing:
a) Promotes a climate conducive to learning through encouragement of co-worker's formal and informal continuing education.
b) Assists with overall review of quality of patient care by performing chart audits and prescribed data collection.
c) Actively participates in departmental QA projects.
Promotes the practice mission and philosophy.
d) Promotes the practice by projecting a positive image.
e) Understands and appreciates that you are a leader in our practice.
f) Demonstrates a willingness to perform the duties of other department personnel when workload requires.
Job RequirementsQualifications /Training:
at least one year experience in physician's office or other clinical setting.
Computer skills required.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:
Must possess a valid SC license- LPN / BLS certificationAbout UsMcLeod Health is the region's destination for medical excellence.
Our excellence extends from the Midlands to the Coast along the border of North and South Carolina - serving more than one million people.
As medical needs grow - we grow, expand, and improve our facilities and services.
The McLeod Health network is comprised of 7 hospitals with locations in Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Manning, Cheraw, Loris, and Little River.
We have also expanded into the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach for patients looking for primary care and family physicians.
Founded over a century ago, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system which features the strength of more than 800 physicians and 2,000 registered nurses, and more than 8,500 employees.
McLeod constantly seeks to improve patient care with efforts that are physician led, data-driven and evidence-based.
About the Team If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Recommended Skills Auditing Basic Life Support Clinical Works Customer Relationship Management Data Collection Databases Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
2.
Assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on data collected through history, observation,physical exam, telephone triage and analysis of diagnostic data:
a) Performs direct patient care, i.
e.
triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge and follow-up instructions.
Prepares patient to be seen by physician.
b) Formulates the initial database by systematically collecting pertinent information through communication withpatient and family, observation and objective evaluation.
This includes vital signs, history, and chief complaint,and documentation of all relevant information in the patient's chart.
c) Records database in patient's medical record as appropriate.
d) Prepares medications and gives injections as ordered by the physician.
e) Assists physician with treatments and procedures as needed.
f) Provides for patient education appropriate to the situation.
g) Schedules testing and referral appointments for patients per physician instructions.
h) Consults with patient on telephone calls whether addressing the problem or referring the call to the physician.
i) Performs follow-up calls to patients as necessary.
3.
Performs other duties necessary in providing high quality patient care:
a) Cleans and straightens examination rooms between patients according to OSHA standards.
b) Keeps all necessary instruments clean and in examination rooms.
c) Sets up and maintains equipment and immediately notifies the physician office manager or appropriate personnel ofany malfunction.
d) Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates on drugs and vaccines and disposes of outdatedmedications.
Orders all medical supplies and assists drug representatives as needed.
e) Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all equipment needed to perform duties.
4.
Possesses skills and abilities required in a multifaceted environment in addition to those relating to nursing:
a) Promotes a climate conducive to learning through encouragement of co-worker's formal and informal continuing education.
b) Assists with overall review of quality of patient care by performing chart audits and prescribed data collection.
c) Actively participates in departmental QA projects.
Promotes the practice mission and philosophy.
d) Promotes the practice by projecting a positive image.
e) Understands and appreciates that you are a leader in our practice.
f) Demonstrates a willingness to perform the duties of other department personnel when workload requires.
Job RequirementsQualifications /Training:
at least one year experience in physician's office or other clinical setting.
Computer skills required.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:
Must possess a valid SC license- LPN / BLS certificationAbout UsMcLeod Health is the region's destination for medical excellence.
Our excellence extends from the Midlands to the Coast along the border of North and South Carolina - serving more than one million people.
As medical needs grow - we grow, expand, and improve our facilities and services.
The McLeod Health network is comprised of 7 hospitals with locations in Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Manning, Cheraw, Loris, and Little River.
We have also expanded into the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach for patients looking for primary care and family physicians.
Founded over a century ago, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system which features the strength of more than 800 physicians and 2,000 registered nurses, and more than 8,500 employees.
McLeod constantly seeks to improve patient care with efforts that are physician led, data-driven and evidence-based.
About the Team If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Recommended Skills Auditing Basic Life Support Clinical Works Customer Relationship Management Data Collection Databases Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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