Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide clinical services and general support as necessary for the Family Medicine practice located in Midwestern University's 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.
- COVID-19 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 attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED and Licensure as LPN in the State of Arizona are required. AA degree or certification is preferred. 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.
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 6,000 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 holiday's, 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 with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Il