Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Commonwealth Pain & Spine
Location: Louisville
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Commonwealth Pain & Spine (CP&S) is one of the fastest growing, progressive, comprehensive pain management groups in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our team of friendly physicians are all board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology and take the time to educate our staff. Our facilities are brand new with the latest technology. We have a team/family-oriented culture with great hours, competitive pay, benefits, and open interaction between our staff and management.The LPN, Medical Assistant will assist patients and providers to support effective and efficient operations of the clinic. This opening is for our busy St. Matthews clinic, hours are Monday-Friday 7:45a-4:15p.Responsibilities:Collect & update patient medical historyMaintain accurate & confidential patient recordsAssist in assessing patients' pain levels & documenting relevant informationPerforms Triage (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Temperature, Weight, and Height) at each visitInstruct patients on post-procedure care and follow-up appointments.Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.Communicate effectively within the healthcare team.Coordinates blood thinner medicines for procedures with cardiologistCoordinates post-op pain medicines with patient's surgeonEnters & scans all pertinent patient information and notes in EMR softwarePrepares Eval Rooms and Procedure Rooms for patient encountersCleans Eval Rooms and Procedures Rooms post patient encountersPerforms patient drug screeningPrepares patients for pain proceduresAssists provider with pain proceduresAll other duties assigned including duties performed for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors or other third partiesRequired Skills & Abilities:Exceptional customer service skillsKnowledge of Medical TerminologyQuickly and accurately type notes into EMR as provider dictatesStrong computer and phone skillsEstablishes and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, and patientsNavigates multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous mannerAdvanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance policies (e.g.; HIPAA)High integrity, including maintenance of confidential informationAbility to exercise good judgment and positively influence others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiencyAbility to help lift patients from procedure table to wheelchair and from wheelchair to carRegular and reliable attendance, requiredEducation & Experience:A current Practical Nursing License in the applicable state preferredMedical Assistant experience, preferredPain Management experience, preferredEMR, KASPER, INSPECT knowledge and experience, preferredBenefits:Competitive compensationLicense and DEA ReimbursementAnnual Education/CME reimbursementComprehensive Health/Vision/Dental insurance optionsGreat PTO plan PLUS Paid Holidays401k and matching availableCommonwealth Pain and Spine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!PIfee0165d608b-25660-35944906

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