LPN - General Pediatrics Office

Department/Unit:

Work Shift:

Salary Range:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtains and accurately record patient’s vital signs

• Documents components of patient’s history

• Communicates in an open and appropriate manner with patients, visitors and staff

• Participates in in-office procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare provider

• Performs diagnostic CLIA waived testing

• Prescription call-backs per scope of practice

• Preps patient’s chart for pertinent clinical information

• Maintains inventory of supplies, and keeps patient examination rooms stocked

• Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues

• Performs prior authorizations and assists patients with access to care

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - required

• Previous experience in a patient care setting - preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their family members or other employees within the work setting.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.