CLINICAL SUPPORT, LPN- Hepatology

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Galen Medical Group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region. We provide quality care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages. Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties providing excellent care delivered with wisdom, compassion, integrity, and a commitment to technology, education, and scientific inquiry. We are seeking qualified, like-minded Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team!

Summary/Objective:

 Collaborates with the provider to determine the needs of the patient and assists the provider with providing quality medical care to the patients.

 Essential Functions:

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height.
• Collects data accurately and sees that all information is transferred to patient chart correctly.
• Prepares examination and treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Ensures instruments are clean and sterilized.
• Hands instruments and materials to provider and assists with minor office procedures as directed by provider.
• Calls medical facilities or departments to schedule outpatient testing or procedures for admission.
• Handles pre-certification for admissions and/or procedures or coordinates with pre- certification coordinator.
• Returns patient calls and places prescription refill calls under the direction of provider of care.
• Performs EKG’s, venipuncture and various in-house laboratory procedures. Acts as a phlebotomist as needed following standard procedures. Completes proper requisition for laboratory processing and charge billing.
• Recognizes abnormal results upon review of lab and test results. Interacts with provider regarding patient education and follow up regarding results.
• Assists with health education on the patient’s level of understanding.
• Performs all duties in compliance with Galen clinical policies and OSHA standards.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures that adequate supplies are maintained at location at all times.
• Maintains clean and neat work area.
• Make recommendations for any improvements in operation of the clinical systems.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assist other personnel in the performance of their duties as assigned and as workload permits.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of Galen Medical Group.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, medical, financial, and legal information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification during work hours.
• Represent the organization in a positive & professional manner.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Comply with all organization policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as directed by your manager.
• Consistently demonstrate the value of team concept.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities.
• Complete assignments efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Understands and abides by OSHA, HIPAA & CLIA standards.

 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Graduate of a licensed practical nurse program from a nationally accredited institution.
• Must have an active LPN license in the State of Tennessee or any other participating compact state.

 Experience:

• Must have previous clinical and phlebotomy experience.
• Must be BLS trained and certified at all times.
• Ability to document in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner.
• Must be computer literate.

 As part of the Galen Medical Group, the applicant must be a team player and provide excellent customer service while assessing our patients needs efficiently. Perform all duties in compliance with Galen Medical policies, HIPAA, and OSHA standards.

Galen Medical Group is a member of the TN Drug-Free Workplace and it is a requirement that we conduct a pre-employment drug screen, as part of the hiring process.

Why should you apply?

• 401(k) benefits.
• Education reimbursement.
• Holiday Pay.
• Great earned time-off policy.
• Company-paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability.