Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Commonwealth Pain & Spine (CP&S) is one of the fastest growing, progressive, comprehensive pain management groups in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our team of friendly physicians are all board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology and take the time to educate our staff. Our facilities are brand new with the latest technology. We have a team/family-oriented culture with great hours, competitive pay, benefits, and open interaction between our staff and management.
The LPN, Medical Assistant will assist patients and providers to support effective and efficient operations of the clinic. This opening is for our busy St. Matthews clinic, hours are Monday-Friday 7:45a-4:15p.
Responsibilities:

Collect & update patient medical history
Maintain accurate & confidential patient records
Assist in assessing patients' pain levels & documenting relevant information
Performs Triage (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Temperature, Weight, and Height) at each visit
Instruct patients on post-procedure care and follow-up appointments.
Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
Communicate effectively within the healthcare team.
Coordinates blood thinner medicines for procedures with cardiologist
Coordinates post-op pain medicines with patient's surgeon
Enters & scans all pertinent patient information and notes in EMR software
Prepares Eval Rooms and Procedure Rooms for patient encounters
Cleans Eval Rooms and Procedures Rooms post patient encounters
Performs patient drug screening
Prepares patients for pain procedures
Assists provider with pain procedures
All other duties assigned including duties performed for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors or other third parties
Requirements
Required Skills & Abilities:

Exceptional customer service skills
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Quickly and accurately type notes into EMR as provider dictates
Strong computer and phone skills
Establishes and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, and patients
Navigates multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner
Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance policies (e.g.; HIPAA)
High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
Ability to exercise good judgment and positively influence others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency
Ability to help lift patients from procedure table to wheelchair and from wheelchair to car
Regular and reliable attendance, required
Education & Experience:

A current Practical Nursing License in the applicable state preferred
Medical Assistant experience, preferred
Pain Management experience, preferred
EMR, KASPER, INSPECT knowledge and experience, preferred
Benefits:

Competitive compensation
License and DEA Reimbursement
Annual Education/CME reimbursement
Comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental insurance options
Great PTO plan PLUS Paid Holidays
401k and matching available

Commonwealth Pain and Spine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!