Licensed Practical Nurse - Saskatoon - Occupational Health

Medicentres Canada Inc; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Medicentres Canada Inc is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Saskatoon, Health Occupational setting. This casual, entry-level position involves greeting and registering patients, charting procedures, and assisting physicians in clinics across Saskatchewan.

You will handle minor procedures, basic diagnostic testing, and patient scheduling, while upholding our core values and privacy guidelines. Prior Med Access experience is preferred; strong communication and customer service skills are

Qualifications

• Two year diploma from an accredited institution is required.
• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses (Alberta).
• Minimum of one year customer service experience.
• Excellent communication, listening and problem solving skills.
• Strong computer skills including Excel.

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 and pelvic examinations/IUDs
• Performing diagnostic testing as ordered by the physician
• Charting medical procedures in patient chart
• Scheduling and notifying patients of appointments
• Completing daily, weekly and monthly chore lists
• Participating in training of new medical staff

Skills

Greeting patients

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Computer skills (Excel)

Clinical tasks understanding

Organization

Education

Two-year diploma from an accredited institution

Tools

Med Access software

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Location: Saskatoon- Occupational Health

Job Type: Casual

Experience Level: Entry Level

Schedule: When services are needed

COMPANY INFORMATION

Medicentres is a growing network of professionally managed healthcare clinics dedicated to providing accessible healthcare to patients across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.

Regardless of your role, you will be an integral part of our customer-first team and are guaranteed to make an impact on the lives of Canadians. Medicentres is seeking to change the way healthcare is delivered in Canada by using technology to improve the patient experience.

By choosing to belong at Medicentres, you will join a team of passionate, like-minded people enjoying a challenging and rewarding career in the ever-changing health care industry. It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters.

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
• Performs 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

• Greeting and registering patients
• 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
• Ability to handle confidential information in compliance with the Health Information Act guidelines

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs.

We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note, AI may be used in the selection and recruitment process.