Clinic LPN

Overview : The LPN performs administrative and clinical duties, with primary focus on phone triage; phone work includes patient counsultation, such as answering questions, advising test results, and scheduling appointments The LPN also assists physicians with correspondence and phone calls.

M-F Day shift.

Responsibilities :

1. The LPN performs administrative and clinical duties, with primary focus on phone triage.
2. Carries out physician orders. This position handles phone calls as directed by the physician such as calling in prescriptions and notifies patients of diagnostic testing results. The incumbent gives injections, does phlebotomy and completes other tasks appropriate to the position as prescribed by the physician.
3. Completes insurance forms, pre-authorizations, and referrals, as required by plan for physician review and signature.
4. The LPN is responsible for keeping the examination and treatment rooms clean and properly stocked with supplies.
5. Records patient information in chart as appropriate.
6. Performs waived lab procedures.

7. Follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions, reports/removes unsafe equipment and attends safety education sessions.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience:
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Requires a minimum of 3 years recent LPN experience in Acute Care setting, and Triage experience in area such as Post-Op, Urgent Care, ER.
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. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, and general billing/coding processes. Must demonstrate proficiency in clinical areas of patient care.

Other qualifications/ certificate/license: Requires current licensure as an LPN in the State of Arizona, or compact licensure. BLS, IV Cert,EKG's, SVN, Immunizations for both peds and adults, Phlebotomy, Med Refills and Set-up for minor surgical procedures experience are required.