Specialty Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse Required) Dermatology
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is dedicated to delivering superior comprehensive dermatologic care that exceeds patient expectations and to advancing the science of dermatology through research and education.
From preparing the next generation of leaders to providing cutting-edge and cost-effective treatment the Department of Dermatology thrives on a passion to improve the lives of patients through science.
The Specialty Care Coordinator LPN works as part of a healthcare team by assisting in planning and implementing care interventions while promoting high quality patient care in a professional efficient and safe manner ensuring the patient flow. The Specialty Care Coordinator LPN will also provide personal assistance medical attention emotional support or other personal care to patients. This person is expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge in this area and apply it to everyday practice.
Responsibilities
- Introduces self to patient while escorting patient into the exam room.
- Prepares the patient for exams and procedures
- Explain treatment procedures medications diets and physicians instructions to patients
- Administers medications including all types of injections IV therapy as needed and within the scope of licensure.
- Provide basic patient care and treatments such as but not limited to: dressing wounds performing catheterizations or applying compresses
- Collects labels and processes specimens accurately.
- Cleans and prepare medical treatment rooms for patient visits
- Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice.
- Schedule follow-up appointments for patients as needed
- Communicates delays effectively when necessary
- Enters patient information into the computer accurately and in a timely manner.
- Manages the physicians desktop accurately and in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provides clerical support to patients such as but not limited to making appointments booking procedures obtaining pre-authorizations and answering telephones.
- Manages medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels.
- Must work under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse.
- Performs other related duties
Qualifications
- LPN Program Certificate
- IV and/or phlebotomy skills preferred
- Complete competency skill checklist within first 3 months.
- Name: NY State LPN license
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Hoyer Lift
- Medical office experience
- Dementia Care
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Alzheimers Care
- Administrative Experience
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Memory Care
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled ... View more
