LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE at Lorain County Health & Dentistry – Lorain, Ohio

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Location: Onsite

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Daily responsibilities include:

• Reviews incoming clinical messages from the EMR and the patient portal and prepares provider tasks for follow up
• Communicates outgoing clinical messages and test results from providers to patients according to Medical Patient Tracking Protocol Policy # 500.19
• Schedules patients for follow up when requested by providers via the tasking system to discuss test results
• Triage of incoming clinical calls per clinical judgement and guidelines per policy # 500.07 When to refer caller to the nearest Emergency Room
• Communicates effectively to answer clinical questions within the LPN scope of practice and responds in simple non clinical terminology
• Provides clear, precise, non-subjective documentation in the patient medical record
• Make follow up contact with patients as necessary to ensure compliance with recommendations.
• Gathers all information to ensure that all relevant details are considered before forwarding task to provider

• Develop positive, professional, long term relationships with patients and their care givers.

• Perform role as Clinical Assistant as needed.
• Promote good health throughout the facility in conversation and behavior.
• Must maintain accurate records.
• Comply with HIPAA guidelines as all times
• Must maintain infection control standards at all times per organization policy.
• Must have knowledge of the LCH&D Continuous Quality Improvement Plan and be guided by its goals and objectives in carrying out the role of Clinical Support Assistant, LPN.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have current Ohio LPN license.
• Must have active BLS Certification.
• Must meet CEU requirements mandated by law to maintain license.

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of three years of experience in a non-profit community healthcare environment is preferred.
• Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to become proficient in software programs specific to LCH&D i.e. NextGen, EPM, EHR, etc.
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients.
• Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population.
• Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is not required, but desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Fine and gross motor skills will be frequently employed.
• Some lifting of supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• 20% walking or standing, 80% sitting at a desk.
• Category I re: exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.

BENEFITS

• Excellent Training and Orientation Program
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.

Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to adhering to employment practices in accordance with the EEOC.

LCH&D will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If an accommodation is needed please contact the LCH&D Human Resources Department at careers@lorainhealth-dentistry.org