Assist in the delivery of primary health and patient care management.
Duties include but not limited to the following:
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Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes paitent vital signs.
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Administer and document medications.
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Responds to patient calls with clinical questions.
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Determines need/level of care for patients to be seen, i.e., office or hospital emergency department.
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Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments.
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Assist physicians and/or nurse practitioners in preparing for minor procedures, physicals, and any examination.
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Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
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Stocks and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.
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Maintains patient records, and other information.
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Instructs patients regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
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Maintains patient confidentiality.
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Performs related work as required.
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Work at other KDMC Clinics as needed.
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Perform phlebotomy, waived, and moderately complex lab testing.
- Completes lab test orders.
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Performs lab specimen collection, labeling and results reporting.
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Appropriately address specimen rejections.
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Process quality controls, proficiency samples and patient samples.
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Follow procedure for panic values.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
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Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
Experience
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Two(2) years as an LPN in a clinic, physician office or ER preferred.
Certification
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Current MS LPN licensure required.
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Current CPR certification required.
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Current MS State Department of Health TB certification or must obtain within one year of employment.
- Current Limited X-Ray Machine Opertor Permit issued by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure preferred.
Special Qualifications
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Ability to follow directions and proper channels of communication.
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Knowledge of clinic operations.
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Open mindedness regarding cross-training in other areas of clinic operations.
Physical Demands
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Maintain physical and emotional health.
