For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.
Pay Rate: $20.45-$33.67 hourly
The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.
When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.
Job Description:
The LPN will assist in preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, administering medications and facilitating general communication with patients under the direction of an FHP physician.
- Assesses and prepares patients for exams and/or minor surgical procedures/sets up surgical trays for the procedures to be performed.
- Provides assistance to physician in a professional manner.
- Communicates with patient/family in an effort to gather necessary medical and social information.
- Develops and maintains patient relations by making patient feel at ease while escorting them to the exam room for purpose of physician exam.
- Communicates with hospital, labs, outside agencies to obtain and give needed data. Makes referrals, schedules appointments/surgeries, and obtains pre-certs/authorizations as necessary.
- Practices and promotes positive interpersonal and intradepartmental relations.
- Answers patient phone calls and accurately records messages.
- Works efficiently and accurately on routine tasks.
- Maintains patient charts, copies various forms and records as requested.
- Stocks and cleans exam rooms, monitors and orders supplies appropriately.
- Understands and operates office and surgical equipment.
- Collects laboratory specimens and accurately performs lab tests specific to the practice.
- Keeps accurate and orderly patient records.
- Assists with wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, etc.
- Maintains and cleans/sterilizes surgical instruments.
- Understands and follows HIPAA/CLIA/OSHA regulations relating to the practice.
- Disposes bio hazardous waste and contaminated/outdated medical supplies according to organizational policy.
- Maintains the privacy of patient information and security of all records.
- Attends meetings and participates in QA activities as well as training and educational sessions.
- Maintains composure/professionalism during emergency situations.
- Maintains constant patient flow, alleviating downtime, and working in patients, procedures, etc. as necessary.
