Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Catalyst Medical Clinic chez Catalyst Medical Clinic

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing patient care to patients by assisting with diagnostic tests, procedures and treatments ordered by the physician in a family practice environment.

This position will work Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Friday 8 AM - 1:00 PM out of our Chaska clinic with occasional help needed in Watertown.

Catalyst Medical Clinic is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. 

Essential Functions:

• Communicate with patients telephonically
• Work with physician(s) to respond to patient messages in timely manner. Document messages and responses appropriately within the patient chart or EMR
• Prepare, stock, and clean exam room
• Room patients and document blood pressure, weight, vitals, and reason for visit
• Maintain an efficient, organized clinical flow
• Carefully review all current medications and dosages and updating list. Verify the pharmacy that they are using; if it is a mail order pharmacy add this information to a sticky note on the chart. Ask patient if they need refills.
• Assist with documentation of patient data into chart
• Prep for injections, assist with minor procedures
• Ensure coding requirements are followed during entry of patient information
• Act as a prescribing delegate, including processing prior authorizations
• May also assist with any of the following:
  • Assist Care Coordinator with patient care services
  • Assist with medical supply inventory and ordering
  • Screen patient calls and respond to patient in a timely manner. Document all phone messages in the patient’s chart
• Take refill requests off pharmacy line and call pharmacy when approved. Process electronic refill requests daily.
• Review incoming faxes and process paperwork helping to complete document and giving to physician to complete.
• Maintain medication room, calling pharmacy reps when samples are needed.
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an LPN program required
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments preferred

Benefits & Compensation: 

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience. 
• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more click here.

Essential Requirements:
Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic setting

Notes:

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.