Licensed Practical Nurse - Heritage Hill

Medicentres Canada Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicentres Canada Inc. (Calgary, AB) seeks a licensed practical nurse to support physicians and patients, greet and register patients, prepare exam rooms, and assist with minor procedures.

You will perform diagnostic tests, chart procedures, maintain safety, schedule appointments, and participate in training. Requires a 2-year LPN diploma, current Alberta registration, and strong communication and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma from an accredited institution.
• Current registration and in good standing with the Alberta licensing body.
• Minimum one year of customer service experience.
• Experience with Med Access software preferred.
• Excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills.
• Strong clinical, customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information per Health Information Act.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and registering patients.
• Initiating forms, billing and collecting payment for uninsured services.
• Escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing for physician.
• Setting up minor surgical procedures and pelvic exams.
• Performing diagnostic testing (urinalysis, glucose, pregnancy).
• Charting procedures accurately in patient records.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
• Scheduling appointments and notifying patients.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma

Current registration with Alberta College of Licensed Practical Nurses

Tools

Med Access

Excel

Job description

Job Location

Heritage Hill
Full time
Entry Level
Days, Evenings, Weekends.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Clinic Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to our patients and physicians and executing on the organization’s strategic objectives as it relates to clinic operations and patient care.

Principal Responsibilities

• Greeting and registering patients
• Initiating forms, creating billings and collecting payment for uninsured services
• Escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing patients for physician
• Setting up and assisting with minor surgical procedures, pelvic examinations/IUD’s
• Performing diagnostic testing as ordered by the physician including but not limited to urinalysis, simple blood glucose testing, pregnancy testing
• Performing a variety of care interventions and medical procedures as permitted by the physician, within the designated scope of practice
• Aware of organization’s core purpose and core values and performing to these Core Values on an ongoing basis
• Accurately charting any medical procedures or interventions performed in the patient chart
• Follows standards of cleanliness and safety
• Scheduling and notifying patients of appointments
• Scanning patient documents as required
• Opening mail, receiving faxes and distributing appropriately
• Completing daily, weekly and monthly chore lists
• Participating in the training and orientation of new medical staff and students
• Understands physician profiles and executes on requests in order to properly support physicians
• Actively participates in company initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A two (2) year diploma from an accredited institution
• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
• Minimum of one (1) year customer service experience
• Experience with Med Access software is preferred
• Excellent communication, listening and problem solving skills
• Excellent clinical, customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information in compliance with the Health Information Act guidelines
• Strong computer skills including Excel
• CPR and immunization

Equal Opportunity Employment

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. Please note, AI may be used in the selection and recruitment process.