Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) AZ- Multispecialty Clinic

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide clinical services and general support as necessary for the Family Medicine practice located in Midwestern Universitys Multispecialty Clinic. The LPN is cross-trained in both front office and back office duties. The position reports to the Manager of Patient Services at the Multispecialty Clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to include the following: take vitals height & weight obtain history of the chief complaint assist with exams glucose monitoring visual acuity exam urinalysis urine pregnancy testing phlebotomy specimen handling patient data entry and insurance verification.
• Perform front office services to include the following: bookkeeping insurance coding patient check in/check out filing referrals phone triage and scheduling.
• Perform back office services to include the following: instrument maintenance and sterilization EKG spirometry room stocking administration of topical and subcutaneous and intramuscular medications and wound dressing.
• Assisting the provider with COVID-19 testing.
• Administration of vaccines.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. This individual must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and must have regular predictable in-person accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED required; AA degree or certification preferred. Must hold an active LPN License in the State of Arizona or a multi-state LPN License that is recognized by the State of Arizona. Applicants holding a multi-state LPN License must apply to transfer the license to Arizona within 60 days of hire and obtain the Arizona license within 1 year of hire. 1-2 years of experience working in a medical clinic setting is required.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook) and experience working within electronic health record systems.

Language Skills

Intermediate skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability

Intermediate skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is frequently required to stand walk use hands to handle or feel reach with hands and arms talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove Illinois and the other in Glendale Arizona. More than 6000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine dentistry pharmacy physician assistant studies physical therapy occupational therapy nurse anesthesia cardiovascular perfusion podiatry optometry clinical psychology speech language pathology biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning respect for all members of the health care team service interdisciplinary scholarly activity and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holidays sick/flex days personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement child care subsidy reimbursement program identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past current or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class in accord withall federal state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

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