The LPN triages patients by telephone or walk-in to determine the
urgency and level of care needed. The LPN is responsible for assisting
the Practice Manager in the supervision of clinical support staff
working within the office and for assisting in patient care under the
guidance of CHP Physicians. Duties will be performed as assigned and
allowed under their license. This person will support CHP\'s mission,
vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as
CHP\'s policies and procedures. **Licensed Practical Nurse Essential
Duties and Responsibilities:** - Triage patients both by telephone or
walk-in; approve same day visits when appropriate; assist with referrals
to area specialists; PT-1 forms; patient education; supervising medical
assistants as needed. - Assist physicians in all procedures requiring
nursing level support; administers immunizations as well as allergy
shots; manage requests for prescription medication; process laboratory
results, pull charts, review and hold partials- flagging abnormal for
provider review and filing normal; contacting patients with results as
directed; chart all procedures performed. - Assist with running daily
controls on equipment; assist in charting for quality assurance (HCG,
strep, sickle cell, urinalysis dipstick, etc.); ensures that billing
codes are correct; other routine office duties as requested.
- Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should
demonstrate the following competencies:** - Ability to interact with
others with tact and diplomacy; treat others with respect and
consideration regardless of status or position; contribute to a positive
team spirit; balance team and individual responsibilities; display
highest degree of professionalism and ethics. - Respond appropriately to
patient needs; manage difficult or emotional patient situations in a way
that instills trust and respect; solicit feedback to improve
performance. - Ability to manage multiple priorities; work well under
pressure; complete tasks correctly and on time with limited supervision;
step in when needed and cross train for additional site coverage;
respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; confidence in
leading and instructing others; ability to delegate effectively -
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group
situations; respond well to questions; complete administrative duties
accurately and timely. - Ability to calculate figures and amounts; solve
practical problems; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram or schedule form. - Punctual and reliable;
ability to maintain schedule commitments. - Spanish speaking/bilingual
is a plus. **Essential Skills and Qualifications:** To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. **Education:** This position requires graduation of an
accredited school of practical nursing. **Experience:** A minimum of
three years\' experience in an ambulatory setting is preferred.
Electronic Medical Records Experience Is Required. CPR Certification Is
a plus. **Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):** Must be
licensed as a practical nurse by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. [To
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