Licensed Practical Nurse

Company Summary

Saratoga Family Medicine is a full-service family physicians office providing care to patients of all ages since 2003.  The team at Saratoga Family Medicine aims to develop lasting bonds and goes to great lengths to ensure that our patients receive care that meets and exceeds the highest possible standards.  We also offer spa benefit services to help our patients feel their best inside and out. Saratoga Family Medicine is located in Ballston Spa, NY.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Office Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports providers (physicians, nurse practitioners & physician assistants) in provision of patient care; including but not limited to recording vital signs, discussing and documenting health concerns, performing tests & administering injections.  The ideal candidate will have professional and sympathetic bedside manner.   

How You’ll Make an Impact

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  Escort patient to examination rooms
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  Prepare patients for examination; capture all vital signs & other key indicators as directed, utilizing universal precautions
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  Gather information and patient history including lab work and support triage using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
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  Perform tests and/or procedures as directed by the provider (i.e. EKG, urinalysis, vision screening, rapid strep tests, rapid flu swabs, urine pregnancy tests, draws blood, ear washes, glucometer testing, etc.)
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  Provide patient immunizations or injections as specified by the provider
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  Obtain prior authorization for medications as needed
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  Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
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  Maintain cleanliness of work area, straightens up & restocks exam rooms on a daily basis
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  Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety & environmental practices
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  Process prescription refill requests
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  Responsible for ensuring OSHA manual is up to date and that all staff receive annual training

What You Must Bring to This Role

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  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience - required
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  Unrestricted NYS Licensed Practical Nurse - required
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  Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with patients, physicians & other staff members - required
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  Demonstrated leadership adopting Medical Technology/Information Technology - required
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  Experience e-prescribing medications or calling in pharmacy requests - required
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  Track record of absolute intolerance for tardiness, absenteeism and professionally immature behavior - required
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  Working knowledge and understanding of clinical organization structure, workflow & operating procedures - required
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  Experience in patient information gathering, evaluation and triage procedures - required
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  Proven success in the ability to read, understand, follow & enforce safety procedures - required
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  Demonstrated knowledge of clinical operations & procedures - required
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  A history of excellence in communication; active listening, written communication and problem solving - required
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  Strong interpersonal skills & a history of effectively working across a wide range of individuals – required
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  Prior experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) - preferred

Compensation, Benefits & Fun Stuff

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  An easy to access office less than 2-minutes from NY I87 exit-12
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  Competitive salary
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  Comprehensive medical & dental plan (full-time employees)
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  401k
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  Paid Time Off (full-time employees)
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  Paid holidays (full-time employees)

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts

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  Work is performed under stressful conditions, and irregular hours in an office work environment
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  Intellectually intense, fasted paced and often changing environment
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  May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.
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  This role requires limited physical effort and has limited exposure to physical risk
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  Ability to stand for a prolonged period of time
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  Visual functions being those of near vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
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  Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with clients
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  Transportation to & from work locations
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  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard and in the performance of medical procedures
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  Exposure to bodily fluids is common
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  Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment